ANNA SINDELAR    (d. 1937)

Mrs. Charles Sindelar, 45, of 844 North 11th street, died early Sunday morning. 
She had been ill several weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. Services will be in charge of B.J. Cmejia, Kewaunee. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sindelar, nee Anna Benes, was born in Bohemia in 1892 and came to this city 
from her native land in 1912. The same year she was married to Charles Sindelar. 
She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. and J.C.D. lodges.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Sydney and Charles, city; two daughters, Libby 
and Bessie, city; mother, Mrs. Anton Benes, Bohemia; brother, Frank, city; three 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Sladky, city, Mrs. Alois Baducha and Mrs. Marie Hrdina, both 
of Bohemia.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1937 P.11
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[bur. 12-15-1937/age 45 yrs./cause: carcinoma of liver/bur. on Charlie Sindelar lot]


ANNA MARIE SINDELAR    (d. 1975)

Anna Marie Sindelar, 18, of 708 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at home. Private funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 am at St. Mary Chapel at Holy Family Convent, 
Silver Lake, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Koprowski will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Sindelar was born Jan. 5, 1957 at Manitowoc, daughter of Charles and Janet 
Zima Sindelar. She attended Manitowoc schools and was a senior at Lincoln High 
School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents, two brothers, Michael and Peter of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Barbara Gorman of El Cajon, Calif.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Viola Zima 
of Manitowoc and nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening where a Rosary service will 
be at 7 o'clock. Memorials may be made to Wisconsin Diabetes Assn., 5215 N. 
Ironwood Rd., Milwaukee, Wis. 53217
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Mar. 14, 1975 page 3
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[d. 03-13-1975/age 18 yrs./dau. of Charles Sindelar/bur. on Charlie Sindelar lot]


BABY SINDELAR

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sindelar was buried this afternoon at 
1:30 o'clock in Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. E.A. Radey, pastor of the Holy 
Innocents Catholic church, officiated at brief rites at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home. The child died shortly after its birth on Wednesday. 
Mrs. Sindelar is the former Janet Zima.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 25, 1941 P.8
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[stillborn/bur. on Charlie Sindelar lot]


BERTHA SINDELAR

Mrs. Charles Sindelar Sr., 62, of 1847 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died at 10 p.m. 
Thursday after an unexpected heart attack at a cottage at Sand Bay, Door County.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland L. Schwandt will officiate and brief remarks will be 
made by Frank Cerny. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Bertha Maresh was born at Manitowoc, May 12, 1895, daughter of the late 
Wenzel and Marie Kummel Maresh. She was educated in local schools and Nov. 12, 1916, 
was married to Louis Drasner. The couple located at Manitowoc where he died in 1935. 
She was married June 2?, 1941 to Charles Sindelar Sr.
Surviving her are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Mil?? J??a?ek, and two step-sons, 
Charles and Sidney Sindelar, of Manitowoc; two step daughters, Mrs. Max Stein of 
Milwaukee and Miss Libby Sindelar of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Ci?ler, 
of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald times, Friday, June 28, 1957 P.15
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[d. 06-27-1957 at Sand Bay Beach, Door,WI/age 62 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Louis J. Drasner lot]


CHARLES ANTON SINDELAR, JR.

Charles Sindelar, age 86, of Manitowoc, died Aug. 11, 2003 in Ashland City, 
Tenn., at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Brenda Sindelar. 
Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11 a.m. 
Aug. 16, 2003 with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Sindelar was born Jan. 30, 1917 in Manitowoc, the son of the late Charles Sr. 
and Anna Sindelar. He married the late Elizabeth (Janet) Zima. He served with the 
Army in World War II, with his tour of duty being at Okinawa. He was a salesman, 
musician and student of Czech history and language. He made many trips to the 
Czech Republic, and taught the Czech language at Silver Lake College. Charles was 
a former 4th Ward City Alderman, a past member of the Manitowoc and Green Bay 
Symphonies and a 50-year member/director of the Sacred Heart Parish Choir. He 
belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Club. 
Survivors include a daughter: Barbara Gorman and a son: Peter, both of Ashland City, 
Tenn.; a son: Michael of Clarksdale, Miss.; a sister: Bess Stein of Milwaukee; a 
brother: Sid of Townsend, Wis.; along with four grandchildren: Jason and Josh Gorman 
of Ashland City; Tenn.; Craig Sindelar of San Sebastian, Spain; and Eric Sindelar 
of Olympia, Wash.; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Sindelar was preceded in death 
by his father and mother: Charles Sr. and Anna Sindelar; a stepmother: Bertha; his 
wife: Janet; a son: Thomas; a daughter: Anna Marie; and a sister: Libby Webb. 
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to the Manitowoc Chapter of the 
American Cancer Society. 
Boyd Funeral Home in Ashland City, Tenn., 615-792-4677, assisted the family with 
the arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2003


FRANK AND ELIZABETH SINDELAR

Wife Has Heart Attack, Dies Planning Husband's Funeral
Frank Sindelar, Wife Heart Seizure Victims
Frank E. Sindelar, 63, (photo) of 1214 North Eighth St., president and manager 
of the Sindelar Bakery Company, died unexpectedly of a heart attack early 
Tuesday morning.
His wife, the former Elizabeth Pascal, 54, summoned to the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home to make arrangements for her husband's funeral was also stricken 
with a heart attack at 10 a.m. Moved to the Holy Family Hospital she died 
shortly after noon.
Edwin Lindau a worker at the bakery, said Sindelar arrived at the plant on 
Washington Street from his home at 4 a.m., checked the stock and left. A short 
time later John Franz, a Checker Cab driver, saw Sindelar lying on the sidewalk 
at Washington and South 13th Streets. He called the police ambulance to move 
Sindelar to the Holy Family hospital. He was pronnounced dead on entrance.
Double funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and cremation will follow.
Sindelar was born in Bohemia Jan. 1, 1890, and came to the United States in 1909 
locating in Manitowoc. For 18 years he was affiliated with the Dick Brothers 
bakery, and retired for four years. He learned the bakery business when he started 
as a boy of 14 years in Linz, Austeria.
In 1934 he took over the Parkview Bakery, 1202 Washington St., managed by F.J. 
Laufenburg. He at once expanded the facilities of the bakery, setting up rural 
truck routes, with the bakery payroll of over 25 workers.
Sindelar was a member of the Eagles, Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Bakers Assoc-
iation and the ZCBJ lodge.
In 1916 he married Miss Elizabeth Pascal in this city. She was a member of the ZCBJ 
lodge.
Surviving Mr. and Mrs. Sindelar are three daughters, Mrs. Fred Ellerman and Mrs. 
Larry Fechter of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Leach of New Brunswick, N.J. He is also 
survived by two brothers, Charles of Manitowoc and Joseph of Bohemia; sister, Miss 
Anna of Bohemia; and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Sindelar was born in Bohemia in 1898 and came to Manitowoc 42 years ago. In 
addition three daughters she is survived by two brothers, Carl of Bohemia and Joseph 
of North Hollywood, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Frank Cerney of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 4, 1953 P.1
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[Elizabeth-d. 08-04-1953/age 54 yrs./cremains]
[Frank-d. 08-04-1953eahae 63 yrs./cremains]
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Frank Schindelar(sic), an employe of a local bakery, catches hand in
gearing of dough mixing machine and it is feared that he may lose one 
or more fingers.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 30, 1929  p.3


JANET ELIZABETH SINDELAR

Mrs. Charles (Janet E.) Sindlelar, 58, of 708 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William H. 
Zimmer will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sindelar, nee Janet Zima, was born Jan. 2, 1919, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Wenzel Zima and Viola Nocker Zima. She was educated at Manitowoc, 
graduating from Lincoln High School. She was married to Charles Sindelar Sept. 7, 
1940, at Manitowoc , and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); and her mother, Mrs. Viola Zima, of Manitowoc; a brother, Donald, of 
Algoma, four grandsons, nieces and nephews. A daughter, Anna Marie, preceded her 
in death in 1975. An infant son, Thomas also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a parish Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, March 30, 1977 P.20
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[d. 03-29-1977/age 58 yrs. wife of Charles Sindelar]


KARL "CHARLES" SINDELAR

Charles K. Sindelar, 84, who resided with his son-in-law and step-daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Milos Jerabek, of 1847 New York Ave., Manitowoc, the past 14 
years, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger and Eugene Nemetz of ZCBJ Lodge 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sindelar was born Oct. 26, 1887, at Strakonice, Czechoslovakia, son of 
the late Matt and Vincenca Kozac Sindelar. He came to Chicago in 1907 where 
he resided for two years before moving to Manitowoc. He married Anna Benes 
May 18, 1912. She preceded him in death Nov. 30, 1937. He then married 
Bertha Maresh Drasner June 26, 1941. She preceded him in death June 27, 
1915 (sic). He was a buffer at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for 42 years 
until his retirement in 1955.
He was a member of Western Fraternal Life Assn. (ZCBJ) for 62 years. He was 
secretary for Lodge 115 since 1930 and District II secretary for 31 years 
until his retirement in 1965.
Survivors include two sons, Sid, of Townsend, Wis., and Charles Jr., of 
Manitowoc; two daughters, Miss Libby Sindelar, of San Francisco and Mrs. Max 
(Bess) Stein, of Milwaukee; a step-daughter, Mrs. Milos (Arlene) Jerabek, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Josef, of Pisek, Czechoslovakia; six grandchildren; 
two step-grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four great grand-
children; nieces and nephews. Four sisters and a brother preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 5 to 
9 o'clock this Friday evening and until the time of service on Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1972
*********
Funeral services for Charles K. Sindelar, 84, of Manitowoc were held 
Staurday morning.
Mr. Sindelar married Bertha Maresh Drasner June 26, 1941. She preceded 
him in death June 27, 1957.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972
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[Charles K./d. 01-20-1972/age 84 yrs.]


MARCELLA SINDELAR

Marcella "Marcie" Sindelar, age 79, of Townsend, Wis., formerly of Manitowoc, 
died Thursday, October 13, 1994, at the Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 1994, 
at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Lakewood. Graveside services will be 
held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 1994, at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born in Menchalville on January 27, 1915, daughter of Jacob and Anna 
Menchal Sleger. She married Sidney Sindelar June 5, 1935. The couple lived in 
Manitowoc until 1962 when they moved to Townsend. She loved to cook for Peil's 
Island Lodge Resort in Townsend and her family whom she loved dearly. She 
cherished "Lady" her black lab.
Survivors include her mother Anna and her husband "Sid"; one daughter and son-
in-law, Patricia (Richard) Essermann, Townsend; two brothers and sisters-in-law, 
John (Viola) and Jerome (Rose) Slager, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law, Charles 
Sindelar, Charles Webb; two other sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bess (Max) 
Stein and Arlene Jerabec; two grandchildren, Scott (Pam) Essermann, Cheryl (Paul) 
Martin; three great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Bradley and Kathryn; nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Ronald Sindelar and her 
father.
Friends may all at Sumiski Funeral Home, Wabeno, on Sunday, October 16, 1994, 
from 4-8 p.m. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday. She will also be 
in state at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lakewood, on Monday, from 
9 until the time of services at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1994  P. A2
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[cremains/wife of Sidney Sindelar]


MARTHA SINDELAR

THREE HOMES SADDENED BY DEATH OF BABES 
Three homes of the city have been saddened by death of 
little children the past 48 hours.
Martha, the month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sindelar, 
North Tenth street, died Saturday and burial was held 
today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 09, 1917, Page 8
(I split this article and posted each death with the 
respective families)
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[cause: exhaustion from abcess on scalp]


RONALD SINDELAR

Dr. Ronald Sindelar, 91, of Los Angeles, California, died Saturday, December 16, 
1989 at Los Angeles. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Thursday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial of his 
ashes will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Dr. Sindelar was born May 30, 1938 at Manitowoc, son of Sidney and Marcella Sleger 
Sindel. He was a ?? graduate of Lincoln High School. He earned his Bachelor of 
Music Degree at Lawrence University in Appleton. Dr. Sindelar was a Fullbright 
Scholar and studied at the Sorbonne at Paris, France. He received his M.A. Degree 
in Music from Cornell University at Ithaca, New York and earned his PhD in Music 
at Stanford University at Palo Alto, California. For 2? Years he was a Professor 
in the Music Department at California State College at Long Beach, California. Dr. 
Sindelar was a Concert Pianist and appeared with the Manitowoc Symphony a number 
of years ago. He composed a symphonic piece titled "Medusa" which was performed on 
a Scandinavian Tour.
Survivors include his parents, Sidney and Marcella Sindelar of Townsend, Wisconsin; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Richard Essermann of Manitowoc; his 
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sleger of Manitowoc; three uncles, Charles Sindelar, John 
Sleger, Jerome Sleger of Manitowoc; two aunts, Mrs. Libby Webb of Hugo, Oklahoma 
and Mrs. Bessie Stein of Milwaukee; a niece and nephews, Cheryl and Scott Essermann 
of Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends will gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a Memorial 
Mass on Thursday morning. Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 16, 1990
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[Died at Hollywood, CA/age 51 yrs/cremains/bur. on Sidney Sindelar lot]


DOROTHEA M. SINGELMANN    (d. 1898)

Death Tuesday of 22 year old Dora Singleman(sic) of inflammation 
of the lower bowel. The funeral will be tomorrow morning.
Der Nord Westen, April 14, 1898
*****
City and County:
Dora Singelman, aged 22, died Tuesday morning of acute peritonitis, 
having been sick but two days.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 14, 1898 pg. 3
*****
Dora Singlemann (sic) 
birth: 1876  
death: 12 April 1898 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1898 Manitowoc, Wis. 
father: Peter Singlemann 
mother: Dora 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*****
[Dora SINGELMEN/cause: acute peritonitis]


DOROTHEA SINGELMANN    (d. 1907)

Caroline Singleman (sic), wife of Peter Singleman, died at her home on south 
18th street Sunday afternoon, aged 57 years. After being fined in municipal 
court last week for shop lifting, she attempted suicide by soaking the heads 
of matches in water and drinking the solution. As stated, this resulted in her 
death on Sunday. It is believed that her mind was unbalanced.
Mrs. Singleman was born in Germany. She, with her husband, immigrated to this 
country in 1885, settling in Manitowoc, where they had since resided. She is 
survived by a husband and one daughter, Mrs. Alvin Rupenthal. The funeral took 
place Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church, interment at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 25, 1907
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DENIED POISON TRIES MATCHES
Mrs. Singlemann, Foiled in One Attempt on Life, Tries Crude Method
FINED FOR SHOPLIFTING
Apprehended in Theft of Goods at Schuettes is Taken to Court and Attempted at 
Suicide Follows Her Trouble
Unable to accomplish her purpose to commit suicide by means of carbolic acid, 
Mrs. Caroline Singlemann, a Southside resident endeavored to outwit her 
relatives who took away a bottle of the drug from here on Tuesday and later in 
the day dissolved the sulphur from a quantity of matches in some water and drank 
the mixture in the belief that it would have the desired effect. Mrs. Singlemann, 
who is past middle age, was probably prompted to the deed because of the disgrace 
which attended her arrest and conviction of the crime of shoplifting of the firm 
of Schuette Bros. Company for the theft of a bolt of chambray cloth. The woman 
now lies in a critical state as a result of her crude attempt at suicide but will 
recover.
Mrs. Singlemann's arrest occurred last Tuesday afternoon when she was apprehended 
in the act of pilfering some dress goods from a counter in the Schuette Bros. 
Establishment and when confronted by one of the members of the firm confessed her 
guilt and pleaded for mercy. The firm has suffered quite extensively from shop 
lifting in the past and refused to accede to her request swearing out a warrant. 
In court she was fined $20 and costs or a total of $24.04 which she paid.
After leaving, the woman went directly to a number of drug stores to procure carbolic 
acid but her actions made the clerks suspicious and she was refused at some of the 
stores. Later she secured a vial of the stuff at Barnstein's but was prevented from 
swallowing it at her home by her daughter who lives upstairs in the same dwelling. 
It was at this time that her attempt with the matches was made. Telephone messages 
were then sent out to all druggists of the city by her husband to prevent sale of 
poison to her at anytime.
The woman is the same one who paid a fine for the theft of flowers at Evergreen Cemetery 
on Decoration Day and was fined in court for the offense. At that time she stated that 
the floral decorations were to be placed on the grave of relatives, being too poor to 
provide the flowers from her purse. She is the mother of the Singlemann lad who died 
in the Philippines while on duty with the soldiers there and brooding over this is said 
to have been the cause for a dementia that has prompted her to steal and do other 
unwanted deeds. Marital relations of herself and husband are said also to be strained 
and she recently conferred with attorneys relatives to the course to be pursued to 
secure a divorce from her spouse. Later she was dissuaded from this by the pastor of 
the church which she attends. It is possible that one outgrowth of her trouble will be 
an examination as to her sanity.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., July 17, 1907
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[Dora Singelmann]


JOHANN P. SINGELMANN    (d. 1922)

SINGLEMAN (sic) BODY BROUGHT HERE, BURIAL TODAY
The body of Peter Johann Singleman was brought here today from Split Rock,
where he died Monday, January 30, and was taken to Evergreen cemetery, where
burial was had. Services were in charge of the Rev. A.E. Schreiber.
Mr. Singleman was born in Helbrook, Germany, September 12, 1844, and was 77
years of age. He came to Manitowoc from Germany in 1885 and lived here until
four years ago when he went to Split Rock to make his home with a daughter
the only surviving member of the family. He was taken ill June 30, 1921, and
never regained his health. Besides the daughter, seven grandchildren also
survive. Mr. Singleman lost a son in the Spanish war and another in the world
war.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 2, 1922  p.4
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[Peter J Singelmann/bur 02-02-1922/age 77 yrs/cause: chronic 
parenchymatosis nephritis]


KARL SINGELMANN

IN A STRANGE LAND.
Charles Singleman, of This city Gives His Life in Defense 
of The Flag.
MEMBER OF CO. G 11, CAVALRY.
Wounded in Action Jan. 18, He Died Three Days Later-News 
Not Received Here-Left Manitowoc a Year Ago.
Far from the scenes of his childhood, in a strange land; 
wounded and alone, with no mother's hand to cool the 
fevered brow, with none but strangers to perform the last 
duties for him and convey to loved ones the messages 
entrusted to their care, Charles Singleman, of this city, 
gave his life, and, wrapped in the folds of the flag he 
loved so well and in defense of which he gave his all, in 
the shallow grave now rests, in the sleep that knows no 
reveille.
Charles Singleman was a member of Co. G. Eleventh Cavalry 
and was wounded in action January 18th. Three days later, 
on January 21, his name appeared in the report of Gen. Otis 
forwarded to the war department at Washington, as having 
died from wounds received.
Young Singleman was 19 years of age and was the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Peter Singleman, of this city and later entered 
the employ of the Aluminum Novelty Co., with the intention 
of becoming an engraver. A little over a year ago he received 
an offer to go south and accepted. It was there that fired 
with patriotism and a love of adventure he enlisted in the 
service of Uncle Sam and went to the front. His parents were 
unaware of his intentions and the first intimation they 
received was a letter saying he had entered the army and was 
enlisted in Co. G. After sailing for Manila he wrote several 
letters home, and although the sacrifice was great, the 
knowledge that he was serving his country, reconciled the 
parents to his absence.
The first news of the death was received in the dispatches 
appearing in the city papers Tuesday, and it is doubtful, 
if the parents are even now aware of the sorrow which has 
come to their lives. A HERALD representative was unable to 
see either Mr. Singleman or his wife, but it is very probable 
that notice of the death has not been forwarded as yet. 
Besides the parents, one sister survives.
The horrors of war are more forcibly brought to mind in the 
death of the young soldier. It is Manitowoc's first sacrifice 
to the Philippine cause and the sympathy of the entire 
community will go out to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1900 P.1
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Singleman, the parents of Charles Singleman, 
the Manitowoc soldier boy who met death in the Philippines, 
while following the flag, have received notice from Washington 
of the death of their son. The dispatch conveying the sad news 
was received here yesterday, and the mother and father are 
almost prostrated by grief. Although the news of death as given 
in the dispatches Tuesday had reached them, they were unwilling 
to give credence, believing it to be some one of the same name 
as their son, who had been killed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 26, 1900 P.1
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Dr. Huwatschek has written from Manila that Charles Singelman of
Manitowoc, whose death had been reported to his parents by the War 
Dept., had died in hospital there on 17 Jan. (Very light print, so 
this extract is sketchy)
Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900
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The body of Charles Singelman, the young man who was wounded and 
died in the Philippines, reached here yesterday afternoon at 4:20. It was 
met at the train by a detail of eight men and a sergeant from Co. H., who 
escorted the remains to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Singelman, 
on South 18th St. The funeral services will be held next Sunday, and will be 
military in character. Co. H. will turn out in a body to honor the dead 
soldier boy.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 19, 1900 pg. 7
***********
The casket of Charles Singelmann, whose passing we reported last 
week, was buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church. Company H of the 
2nd Regiment of our State Militia gave him a military funeral and 
fired a salute over the grave. The young man was a victim of an 
enemy bullet in the Philippines. Past members of that company, who
were veterans of the Spanish War, accompanied the casket and were 
followed by many residents of our city. The fallen soldier was the 
only son of his parents. He joined up at age 18, without his parents' 
knowledge, while he was working in Lancaster, PA. He received his 
fatal wounds toward the end of last year.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1900
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[cause: exhaustion from amputation]


ELMER J. SINGER

Topples From Boat, Singer, 63, Drowns 
NEWTONBURG-A 63 year old Manitowoc man drowned in English Lake about two miles 
southwest of here Wednesday evening when he toppled from a pram type boat while 
fishing with his stepson.
The body of Elmer J. Singer, 1102 Nagle Ave., was recovered from 30 feet of 
water by authorities shortly before 7 p.m. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, 
ruled that death was caused by drowning.
The accident occurred about 6 o'clock while Singer and his stepson, Gary Erdman, 
11, were in the boat about 30 yards out from Singer's cottage on the lake.
Singer apparently lost his balance and fell into the water as he was leaning 
over the side. The stepson told authorities that he reached out an oar but Singer 
did not grab for it.
Body Recovered 
The body was recovered by County Police Office James Meidl and Deputy Wayne 
Knowles of Manitowoc using dragging equipment. Two rods and reels were located 
in the water by another county officer, John Nelson, and Art Kimmes of Rt. 3, 
Manitowoc, shortly before the body was found.
Authorities said the body had been in the water close to an hour.
Singer was born Aug. 5, 1901, at Wahoo, Neb., son of the late Joseph Singer and 
Mrs. Angeline Warner Singer. He came to Manitowoc in 1921 and entered the employ 
of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for whom he worked 39 years, the last 25 as 
foreman for outside machinists. He was a member of Machinist Local 516.
May 25, 1928, he marred Hildegarde Fischer at Newtonburg and they moved to 
Manitowoc. She died in 1960. Oct 28, 1961, he married Mrs. Vlasta Erdman at Galena, 
Ill.
Surviving are the wife, a daughter, Mrs. Allen Bruns, of Manitowoc, mother, Mrs. 
Joseph Singer, of Freemont, Neb., a sister, Mrs. Adeline Oaks, of Fremont, a 
brother, Anton, of Casper, Wyo., 10 stepchildren and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Friday and after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1964  P.1
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[cause: drowning]


HILDEGARDE SINGER

Mrs. Elmer J. Singer, 57, of 1102 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Bruins, of 
1401 Hillcrest Dr., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Saturday at the 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Singer was born Hildegarde E. Fischer Sept. 3, 1902 at Newtonburg, daughter 
of the late William C. and Mary Brandt Fischer. She attended St. John Lutheran 
School at Newtonburg and was married to Elmer Singer May 5, 1928 at Newtonburg. 
After their marriage they moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Allen D. Bruins of Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Mrs. Charles Ballmann of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Dreger of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Edmund Selle of Valders and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 am 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 6, 1960 page T7
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[d. 10-05-1960/age 57 yrs./wife of Elmer Singer]


VLASTA M. ERDMAN SINGER

Mrs. Vlasta Erdman Singer, 73, of 1428 Daisy Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, November 8, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vlasta Erdman Singer, nee Vlasta Walesh, was born June 16, 1913 at Two Rivers, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Frances Psenichka Walesh. She grew up 
and was educated at Two Rivers, Wisconsin, graduating from Two Rivers High School. 
She lived in Manitowoc County all her life. She married Edward Erdman on March 7, 
1934, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death January 22, 1961. She later married 
Elmer Singer on October 28, 1961 at Galena, Illinois. He preceded her in death 
August 26, 1964. Mrs. Singer was a former member of VFW Auxiliary Otto Oas Post 
Number 659.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, John and Bette Erdman of 
Green Bay, Wisconsin, Richard Erdman of Tampa, Florida and Gary Erdman of 
Manitowoc; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Diane and Leonard Zewicki of 
Manitowoc, Elaine and Dale Gauthier of Manitowoc, Janet and James Herron of Mt. 
Clemens, Michigan, Joanne and Dale Schipper of Menasha, Wisconsin and Marianne 
Erdman of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Russell Walesh of Two Rivers and John 
Walesh of Manitowoc; two sisters, Alice Aulik of Manitowoc and Jeanette Cowgill 
of California; 13 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends also survive. She 
was preceded in death by three sons, Arthur, Donald and Edward; three brothers 
and a sister.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, 
from 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday and Tuesday, until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 10, 1986 page 15
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[Vlasta M. Singer/d. 11-08-1986/age 73 yrs./widow of Edward Erdman and Elmer Singer]


RUBY A. SINOR

Ruby A. Sinor, age 67, formerly of 1315 A South 11th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
afternoon June 11th, 1993, at the Holy Memorial Medical Center, in Manitowoc.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral home in Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Michael 
Flanary.
She was born August 2, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Irene 
Rose Maertz, she was a graduate of the Manitwooc (sic) Lincoln High School Class 
of 1944 and was a long time employee at the Warrens Restaurant, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Peter Klein, Manitowoc; 
two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cheryl Sinor, Dallas, Tex., Michael and 
Janice Sinor, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Clinton (Sonny) and Ina 
Maertz, Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jane Cath, and one 
brother, Burleigh Maertz.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. 
until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1993 P. A2
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[cremains/bur. on Mrs. Henry A. Maertz lot]


LILLIAN SISKA

Lillie Liska  (sic)
birth: 16 February 1904 Manitowoc
death: 16 February 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
father: Frank Liska
mother: Tony Cross
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Lillie Siska/bur. 02-17-1904/stillborn]
*******
Miss Antonia Kr?z, of this city and Frk. Siska, of Two Rivers, 
were married by Judge Chloupek and will reside at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 17, 1903 P. 1
(Note: I don't have the marriage on the index)


DANIEL JOEL SITKIEWITZ

Daniel J. Sitkiewitz, 17, of 2207 Lexington Drive, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
September 22, at his residence from complications of severe mononucleosis.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Daniel Sitkiewitz was born May 25, 1968, at Green Bay, son of Joel and Caryn 
Thielen Sitkiewitz. Daniel was a graduate of Holy Innocents Grade School and 
was presently a senior at Roncalli High School. He was Co-owner and Manager 
of the Metro BMX Bicycle Shop of Manitowoc and was also employed part-time by 
Lakeside Packing Company.
Survivors include his parents, Joel and Caryn Sitkiewitz of Manitowoc; a 
sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and John Seidl of Manitowoc; his maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Elvira and Thielen of Manitowoc, uncle, aunts and cousins.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen. A memorial scholarship fund has been established in Daniel's name 
at Roncalli High School.
Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1985  P. 3


HELEN M. SITKIEWITZ

Mrs. Helen M. Sitkiewitz, 85, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening in Shady 
Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sitkiewitz, nee Helen Mae Podhola, was born May 27, 1894, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Uhlir Podhola. She was married to 
Joseph J. Sitkiewitz Dec. 20, 1913, in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He 
preceded her in death May 12, 1971. She was a charter member of the Eagles 
Auxiliary of Manitowoc and an honorary member of St. Ann Christian Mothers 
Alter (sic) Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George and Florence of Manitowoc; 
six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He (sic) 
was preceded in death by a son, Vernon, two brothers, two sisters, and a great 
grandson.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. An 
Eagles Auxiliary memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and a prayer service 
by St. Ann Christian Mothers Alter(sic) Society, relatives and friends will be 
held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1979 P. 3
*********
[widow of Joseph J. Sitkiewitz]
(Helen Sitkiewitz 27 May 1894 Jun 1979/SSDI)


JOEL M. SITKIEWITZ

Joel M. Sitkiewitz, age 56, of 2207 Lexington Dr., Manitowoc, died late Thursday 
night, December 24, 1992, at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 28, 1992, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 11 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dave Ruby will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 28, 1935, in Manitowoc, the son of the late Vernon and 
Lillian Krummel Sitkiewitz. He was a graduate of the Sacred Heart parochial 
grade School and the Woodrow Wilson Junior High and graduated with the Class 
of 1954 from the Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Joel began his employment with 
the Lakeside Packing Company (Lakeside Foods) in 1954, advanced to the position 
of Plant Manager in 1975 and retired as General Manager in 1967 due to illness. 
He had been a member of various national and state canning associations.
He had been a member of the Manitowoc Optimists Club, the YMCA Mens Club, the ALS 
Chapter of Southeast Wisconsin, and has also served in the United States Army.
He married the former Caryn F. Theilen on January 21, 1956, at Manitowoc. She 
survives with a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Mark Fuller, Manitowoc; a 
granddaughter, Cassandra; a grandson, Jake; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald 
and Verna Sitkiewitz, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carol Balcom, 
Kenosha, Judy and Dan Hall, Clarks Mills; his mother-in-law, Elvira Thielen, 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Mary Sue Thielen, 
Manitowoc. Nieces and nephews and a special friend, Ron Szymczyk, who was always 
there for him. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Sitkiewitz, September 22, 
1985.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. on Sunday where a prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday evening by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Joel contracted ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)in 1965 and was forced to retire in 1987 
from his job. He authored a book this past year, "Joe-His Life, Adventures and ALS", 
to share with others his experience with the disease.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1992 P. A2


JOSEPH J. SITKIEWITZ

Joseph J. Sitkiewitz, 77, of 814A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Sitkiewitz was born June 18, 1893, at Northeim, son of the late Felix 
and Mary Schminski Sitkiewitz. He married Helen Mae Podhola Dec. 20, 1913, 
at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He had been employed as a maltster at 
Rahr Malting Co. for 47 yers retiring in 1958. Mr. Sitkiewitz was a member 
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 of Manitowoc for 46 years and a 
member of the Brewers and Maltsters Local No. 297.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Vernon and George of Manitowoc, two 
brothers, George of Milwaukee and Louis of Thiensville, Wis., six grand-
children and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Thursday afternoon 
where an Eagles Memorial Service will be held at 7 o'clock and a wake service 
at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 13, 1971
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[d. 05-12-1971/age 77 yrs.]
(b. 18 June 1893/d. May 1971/SSDI)


HERBERT A. SITTMAN

Herbert A. Sittman, 60, of Whitelaw, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Committal services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. 
Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Due to holy week the funeral mass will be held at 8 a.m. Monday 
at St. Michael Church.
Mr. Sittman was born Feb. 21, 1911, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Anton and Lucille Cadwell Sittman. He married Lorraine Stueber 
July 26, 1938, at St. Michael Church. He had been employed at A. and P. White 
House Milk Co. at Manitowoc for 29 years. Mr. Sittman was a member of the Holy 
Name Society of St. Michael Church and also the E.M.B.A. Local of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Clarence, of Grimms and two granddaughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society members of the parish 
and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1971
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[d. 04-07-1971/age 60 yrs.](21 Feb 1911/Apr 1971/SSDI)


LORRAINE B. SITTMAN

Lorraine B. Sittman, age 86, of 333 E. Menasha St., Whitelaw, died Monday 
afternoon, June 19, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels 
Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Lorraine Stuiber was born September 11, 1913, in the town of Cato, 
daughter of the late Anton and Mary Remiker Stuiber. She attended school in the 
town of Cato. On July 26, 1938, Lorraine married Herbert A. Sittman at St. Michaels 
Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Herb preceded her in death on April 7, 1971. In the past, 
Lorraine worked in Whitelaw as a switchboard operator and also worked at Zahorik's 
Hatchery in Cato for many years. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church 
and St. Michaels Christian Mothers. Lorraine was an avid gardener and loved working 
in her yard.
Survivors include one son, Gary Sittman, Whitelaw and his special friend, Rebecca 
Simmons; one daughter, Carol Kalista, Orlando, Fla. and her special friend, Curtis 
Long; two granddaughters, Sharon Solomon, Orlando, Fla., Debi (Tom) Calamia, Orlando, 
Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Solomon, Orlando, Fla.; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, 
Earl J. Kalista; and five brothers George Stuiber Sr., Anton Stuiber, Herbert Stuiber, 
Clarence Stuiber and Joseph Stuiber.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service 
at 10 a.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 2000 P. A2


MARY JANE SITTMAN

Mary Jane Sittman, age 57, a resident of 1233 Fleetwood Dr., Manitowoc, unexpectedly 
entered into eternal rest, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green 
Bay, Wis.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 at 10 a.m. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mary Jane was born Dec. 16, 1944 in Green Bay, Wis., to Lorraine Peik Spatchek and 
the late Arnold Spatchek. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 
1963. She married Wayne Sittman Aug. 28, 1965. For many years she was employed at 
the Foley Company, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church and the Lakeshore Human Society.
Survivors include her husband Wayne; two children, Brenda, and her fiance, Jason 
Hager, both of Manitowoc, Torry Sittman of Green Bay; three grandchildren, Torry Jr., 
Taylor Lee, and Peyton Paul; her canine buddies, Rocky, Harley and Sammy; three 
sisters, Shirley (Paul) Kieffer, Caroline (Charles) Luchterhand, and Darlene (Steve) 
Roepke; other survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law Mary Sittman.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. 
Water St., Monday (Tonight) from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, at Holy Innocents from 
9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. A prayer service will be held Monday evening 
at 7:30 p.m., led by her brother-in-law, Deacon Paul Kieffer. In lieu of flowers 
memorials would be appreciated to the Lakeshore Human society.
Mary Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved life and enjoyed 
spending her time helping people and animals. She is, and will always be, an 
inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed, and forever 
remembered by all who knew her.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 2002  P. A3


FLOYD SIUDZINSKI

Floyd Siudzinski, 33, a resident of the city the past two years, 
died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m., from the All 
Saints church at Denmark. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here.
Mr. Siudzinski was born in Denmark, Brown county, in 1908 and spent 
most of his life there. He married Miss Mildred Johnson in 1934. Two 
years ago he came to Manitowoc to be employed as parts foreman in the 
Lauson Chevrolet garage and made his home at 931A South 13th street.
Survivors are the widow; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Siudzinski of Denmark; four brothers, Emanuel, Armand, Edmund and 
Bernard, all of Denmark.
The body is at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark and may be viewed 
there until the hour of the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 30, 1941 P.9
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[d. 06-29-1941/cause: cerebral hemorrhage essential hypertension]


ANNA K. SIXTA

MRS. F. SIXTA PASSES AWAY IN CALIFORNIA
New of the death at Whittier, Cal., where she had made her home in 
recent years, of Mrs. Frank Sixta, pioneer resident of this city, 
has been received by relatives here. Mrs. Sixta passed away yesterday 
at the advanced age of 89 years. Funeral arrangements have not been 
made and it is not known whether burial will be in California or 
whether the body will be brought here.
Mrs. Sixta was a native of Bohemia, and had spent many years of her 
life in this city, the family residing on St. Claire street between 
Eighth and Ninth streets. Mr. Sixta was the founder of the F. Sixta 
Company, pioneer wholesale liquor dealers of the city, the business 
later being conducted under the name of the F. Sixta Sons Company. 
Four children survive Mrs. Sixta, they being Dr. Louis Sixta of 
Seyler [Schuyler], Neb.; Emil and Frank of Whittier, Cal.; and Edward 
of this city. There are also four grandchildren. 
Mrs. Sixta removed to California a few years ago, after the death 
of her husband and had made her home with her children there.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed. 20 Feb 1929, p. 1
*******
[bur. 29 May 1929/age 89 yrs./died at Whittier, California/
cause: hypostatic and broncho pneumonia]


EDWARD SIXTA

ED. W. SIXTA DIES AT HOME HERE SUNDAY
Pioneer Citizen Will Receive Burial On Tuesday In The Afternoon
Edward W. Sixta, 61, one of the pioneer citizens of Manitowoc and who, 
with his father and brother Emil, organized the F. Sixta and Sons Co., 
operators for years of a wholesale liquor establishment on York street, 
and who had been in failing health for several years, died Sunday 
afternoon at the home 715 New York Ave. Born in Manitowoc in 1871, Mr. 
Sixta was brought up here and always made this city his home.
The Sixta and Sons Co. was one of the leading wholesale liquor houses 
in this section of the state in the pre-Volstead days. The firm occupied 
the quarters on York street vacated today by the Evening Times.
The deceased was married to Miss Olga M. Sonsthagen of this city, 
September 16, 1897, and they continued to make this city their home. 
Mr. Sixta had been retired for the past several years.
Besides his widow he is survived by two brothers, Emil of Whittier, 
Calif., and Dr. Louis Sixta of Schuyler, Neb.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the 
home, 715 New York Ave. in charge of the Rev. D.G. Ristad. Interment 
will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 2, 1932 P.2
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[Edward Em./bur. 5-3-1932/age 60 yrs/cause: disease of heart/
bur. on Otto Sonsthagen lot]


FRANK SIXTA   (d. 1930)

EXTRA! 
FRANK SIXTA, 65, DIES SUDDENLY ON WEST COAST
Former Manitowoc Man Stricken As He Walks Along Street at Whittier, 
California
Stricken with a sudden attack of appendicitis, as he walked along 
the street in Whittier, Calif., last Tuesday where he has been 
making his home for the past few years, Frank M. Sixta, 65, one of 
the members of the old firm of F. Sixta and Sons Co. of this city 
passed away in a hospital there a few hours later. Messages telling 
of the death of Mr. Sixta were received here last night by his 
brother, Edward Sixta, New York avenue.
Remains Are Cremated
The remains were cremated today at Whittier, Calif., and will be 
shipped to Manitowoc for interment.
Mr. Sixta was born January 1, 1865 and always made his home here. 
He never married. He was one of the firm of F. Sixta and Sons who 
conducted a wholesale liquor establishment on York street here for 
a great many years. He removed to the west coat with his brother, 
Emil, several years ago.
Three brothers survive, Emil, at Whittier, Calif., Dr. Louis Sixta 
of Schuyler, Neb. and Edward of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Sat. 5 Jul 1930, p. 2
*******
[bur. 11-26-1930/age 64 yrs/died at Orange Co. Hos., Orange, CA/
cause: mesinteric thrombosis paralytic hens/cremated Long Beach, CA]


FRANK SIXTA, SR.    (d. 1905)

From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1905:
One of our well-known and admired fellow citizens, Frank Sixta, 
was called by the angel of death on Sun. Mr. Sixta, who for many 
years operated a wine business on York St., had suffered with 
rheumatism for a long time…. Several years ago he sought a cure 
in a Milwaukee hospital, where the pain was lessened, but recently 
he became lame again. This lameness left him helpless for the last 
4 years…. Mr. Sixta was born 30 April 1837 in the vicinity of Prague, 
Bohemia. In 1862 he married Miss Anna Kolinsky, his now surviving 
widow, and they came to America in 1867. Settling in Manitowoc he 
established a wine business which he enlarged until the beginning 
of his illness. He was well regarded here by his fellow citizens 
and enjoyed wide popularity for his warm heart and open hand…. Mr. 
Sixta is survived by his widow and 4 sons, the eldest of whom is 
Dr. Louis H. Sixta in Schuyler, Nebraska, and the other 3 - 
Frank R., Edward W., and Emil C. live here, all working in the 
wine business of the deceased. In addition he is survived by 2 
brothers and a sister back in his Bohemian birthplace. The funeral 
was held Tues. afternoon with an extraordinarily large number of 
mourners at the city cemetery.

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SIXTA WILL CASE SETTLED.
Settlement has been affected in the estate of the late Frank Sixta, Sr., and under terms of an agreement entered into by all the heirs, the threatened contest raised in probate court several months ago, is abandoned and a distribution of property made. Emil Sixta, executor under the will, and trustee, will retain that position with reference to the interests of the widow, Mrs. Sixta, and son, Frank Sixta, and his own interests.
By the terms of the settlement Edward Sixta of this city and Dr. L.C. Sixta of Schuyler, Neb., take over the business of the F. Sixta Sons company, the stock of the corporation being transferred to them. Emil Sixta retires from the business. All other property of the estate will be given into the hands of Emil Sizta (sic) as trustee. Edward and L.C. Sixta yields all claims to any interest in this portion of the estate, while the widow and Emil and Frank Sixta abandon claim to any share in the business of the F. Sixta Sons Co.
The settlement is, in effect, a separation of the estate, one part to Edward and L.C. Sixta and the balance to other heirs. The business of the F. Sixta Sons co. is removed from trusteeship of Emil Sixta, as provided under the will, and becomes the property of the two new owners. The agreement was ratified in probate court last week when all of the heirs appeared by attorneys.
Property valued at more than $125,000 is disposed of in the settlement. The will of Mr. Sixta, who died two years ago, left his estate in trust for a period of 25 years, his son, Emil, being named as executor and trustee without bond. Objection was raised to the provision creating a trust and a contest was threatened which the settlement will obviate.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 28, 1908 P. 1

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Frank Sixta 
birth: 30 April 1837 Bohemia 
death: 18 June 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1905 Manitowoc 
father: Prokeep Sixta 
mother: Anna 
spouse: Anna Sixta 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[bur. 06-19-1905/age 68 yrs./cause: rheumatism]


GLORIAN SIXTA

Mrs. Frank Sixta, of 724 N 11th St., Manitowoc, died at the home on 
Wednesday following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Frazer Mortuary 
Chapel, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Glorian Wilda at Manitowoc, Nov 11, 1911, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Wilda, and March 8, 1935, was married to Frank Sixta. 
Survivors are the husband and three daughters, (private); Mother, Mrs. 
Blanche Wilda of Manitowoc, and a brother, John of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Fri 1 Dec 1955, p.2
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[Glorian Sixta/d. 11-30-1955/age 44 yrs./cause: multiple sclerosis/
bur. on Henry W. Wilda lot]


OLGA M. SIXTA

Mrs. Edward Sixta, 67, nee Olga Sonathagen, lifelong resident of 
Manitowoc, died today at the Holy Family hospital. She fell a week 
ago Monday and sustained a fractured hip.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier 
mortuary. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sixta, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sonathagen, was 
born in this city. In 1898 she was married to Edward Sixta, an 
officer in the F. Sixta Sons Company, operators of a wholesale 
liquor house on York street. For many years she was active in the 
affairs of the North Side Relief society, being an officer of the 
society.
Mr. Sixta died nine years ago.
Survivors are six sisters, Mrs. Harry Hogan, and Mrs. Frank Keena 
of Ashland, Wis., Mrs. Frank Knierman of Davenport, Ia., Mrs. John 
Sawtell of Oshkosh, Mrs. William Clark and Miss Etta Sonathagen of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Fri. 28 Nov 1941
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(Maiden name should be Sonsthagen)
[d. 11-28-1941/age 67 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/wife of Ed 
Sixta/bur. on Otto Sonsthagen lot]


ANNA SKALA

SKALA, Mrs. Frank, age 83, nee Anna Jarosh, died Tuesday night at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Reha(?), 1038? No. 14th St. Body may be viewed at the 
Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home from Thursday afternoon till the time of services 
which will be at 2 o'clock Friday. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1948  P. 16
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[d. 05-18-1948/age 83 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Skala lot]


FRANK SKALA

Frank Skala, 66, who has been recognized throughout Wisconsin as an outstanding 
artisan in the fancy inlaid woodworking field, died suddenly of a heart attack 
last night at the family home, 1001 North 13th street.
Mr. Skala was seated in a rocking chair, reading, when he suddenly collapsed 
and died at 6:30 o'clock. He had not been in ill health.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and A.J. Fanta will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Saturday noon 
until the time of the services on Monday.
Mr. Skala was born in Bohemia on May 23, 1873 and he married Anna Jarosh in 
Bohemia in 1900. 
The family immigrated to America 34 years ago and settled immediately in Manitowoc 
where they have lived since.
Mr. Skala was employed as a wood worker with the Manitowoc Seating Co. before it 
moved out of the city and since that time has been engaged as a cabinet maker.
Survivors are the widow, one son, Joseph Skala of Grand Haven, Mich., two daughters, 
Mrs. Alvin Rien and Mrs. Emil Madson, both of this city, and two grandchildren.
Mr. Skala was a member of the Z.C.B.J.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1939  P.2
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[d. 05-25-1939/age 66 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


HARRIET ANN SKALA

Harriet A. Skala, age 91, formerly of 2908 Prairie St., Two Rivers, died Monday, 
November 4, 1996, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 1996, at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Paul Schumacher with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Harriet was born October 17, 1905, in Miladore, Wood County, Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Emma Fait Vodwaska. She moved to Manitowoc with her family 
in the early 1920s then was employed in Chicago for several years returning to 
Manitowoc and marrying Joseph Skala on May 3, 1927. They moved to Grand Haven, 
Mich., in 1936, and she returned to Two Rivers in 1973, following the death of 
her husband in 1972.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Hilton Flavin, 
South Milwaukee, Dorothy and Milos Wachel, Two Creeks; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister and 
brother-in-law, Agnes and George Schweigl, two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, 
Mary and Alvin Rein, Della and Emil Madson, and two nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 
the time of service at 5 p.m.
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1996 P. A2
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[widow of Joseph Skala]


JOSEPH SKALA

Joseph Skala, 66, of 11027 Lake Michigan Dr., Grand Haven, Mich., a former 
Manitowoc resident, died Thursday at Grand Haven.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skala was born March 19, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Anna Jarosh Skala. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United 
States Navy. He married Harriett Vodwaska in 1927 at Manitowoc. The couple 
moved to Grand Haven in 1937, where Mr. Skala was employed with the Oberg 
Co. He retired in 1970. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
Post 659 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 706.
Survivors include his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Alvin Rein and Mrs. Emil 
Madson, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday until the time 
of service Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1972
**********
[d. 12-06-1972 at E. Grand Rapids MI/age 66 yrs.]
(19 Mar 1906/Dec 1972/SSDI)


JOHN SKALIVODA

Wed. evening at 9:30, John Skalivoda ended his life with a gun shot. 
Skalivoda had lived here several years and fought in the Spanish-
American War in Company H. Following his return, he worked for Wm. 
Rahr's Sons Co. He was 32 and unmarried. His body was found in a 
sitting position in a stall at Anton Wilda's, with a pistol he had
used lying at his feet. A coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow.
Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904
*******
VETERAN OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN KILLS HIMSELF
John Skalivoda Commits Suicide By Shooting, in the Barn of Wilda's Hotel, 
Where He Boarded
WAS SUSPENDED FROM S.A.W.V.
Had Created Disturbance At Memorial Services In Methodist Church Sunday
Worked At Rahr's Eleven Years
History Romantic
Without apparently any reason for wishing to be rid of this life, John 
Skalivoda, aged about 45, a veteran of the Spanish American war, shot 
himself in the right temple last night sitting bolt upright against the 
grain bin of the barn of Wilda's Hotel at the corner of Buffalo and 7th 
street. The occupants of the hotel heard the shot at about 10 o'clock in 
the evening but imagined that it was merely the slamming of a door or 
some giant fire-cracker set off by one of the boys of the neighborhood.
It was not until this morning at about 6 o'clock that Ed Wilda, entering 
the barn to do some chores, came across the grim spectacle. Coroner Meany 
and Justice Markham were immediately called. They impaneled a jury which 
viewed the body and then adjourned until two o'clock this afternoon when 
a verdict of "death by his own hands" was rendered. Meanwhile, the body 
had been taken to Frazier's undertaking establishment.
Skalivoda, who was born in Colorado, has lived most of his life in this 
county. He has worked in Rahr's brewery for about eleven years during all 
of which time he boarded at Wilda's. His history is a rather romantic one. 
He was orphaned at an early age. Two of his sisters were taken away by 
strangers and he and his brother Charles were brought to this county. 
Charles worked in the old seating factory and in time accumulated several 
thousand dollars. Finally he died without leaving a will. Immediately the 
two sisters who had not been heard of since their disappearance years 
previous, came upon the scene and claimed a share of the inheritance. They 
are at present living in Montana and Denver.
During the war in Spain, John Skalivoda saw service as a member of Company H. 
2nd Wis. After the war he became a member of the S.A.W.V. He was accustomed 
to drink heavily at intervals. Last Sunday at the Memorial services in St. 
Paul's M.E. Church he created some disturbance by coming in very late for 
which he was severely reprimanded and was under suspension awaiting court 
martial. Yesterday afternoon he played cards with Ed Wilda and appeared to 
be in his usual mood which was rather a jolly one. Later in the evening 
however he was seen with tears rolling down his cheeks. A meeting of the 
H.W. Lawton Camp, S.A.W.V. has been called for this evening to make 
arrangements for the funeral.
Besides his sisters Skalivoda has a cousin living at French Creek and an 
aunt in Chippewa County.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 2, 1904  pg. 1
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John Skalivoda who committed suicide at Wilda's Boarding House last week was 
buried by the H.W. Lawton Camp, S.A.W.V., with full military honors, Saturday 
afternoon. Skalivoda was under suspension awaiting court-martial for being 
intoxicated at the Memorial services at St. Paul's M.E. Church, but as no 
relatives appeared to take charge of the funeral the local camp decided to 
overlook the matter. Skalivoda's fellow employees at Rahr's brewery attended 
the funeral in a body.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 9, 1904 
*******
John Skalivoda
birth: 1860 Bohemia
death: 1 June 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: suicide-shooting]


ANNA SKARDA    (d. 1904)

Death Fri. of 55-yr. old Miss Anna Skarda of an abdominal illness 
at the home of her brother, M. Skarda, a well-known tavern keeper 
here. In addition to her brother she is survived by a sister. The 
funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904
*********
[bur. 04-22-1904/cause: peritonitis]


ANNA M. SKARDA    (d. 1979)

Mrs. Anna Skarda, 84, a lifelong Manitowoc resident who resided at Shady Lane 
Home, died Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skarda, nee Anna Simmet, was born Aug. 4, 1894, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Anton and Agnes Muchowski Simmet. She resided in Manitowoc all her 
life where she was married to Charles Skarda in 1919 in St. Boniface Catholic 
Church. He preceded her in death April 13, 1955. Mrs. Skarda was a charter 
member of St. Andrew Parish.
Survivors include two sons, Ray C. and Roland C. Skarda of Appleton; a brother, 

Anton Simmet and a sister, Mrs. Theresa Schmelzle of Manitowoc and eight 
grandchildren.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1979 P. 3
********
[widow of Charles Skarda]


ANNA SKARDA    (d. 1990)

Mrs. Anna M. Skarda, 91, a resident of 1240 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
December 9, 1990 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
11 am Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Glenn Unke will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born November 26, 1899 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John 
and Anna Oestreich Holtz. She was married to Anton (Tony) Skarda, June 26, 1923 
in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death September 10, 1980. She was a member of 
Immanual Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies of Immanuel.
Survivors include three children, Ralph (Sue) Skarda of Manitowoc, Norman (Bud) 
Skarda of New Jersey, Carol Berrigan of Milwaukee; three sisters, Elsie Musil of 
Baraboo, Erna Hoeffner of Manitowoc, Helen Schneider of Manitowoc; three brothers, 
Ervin (Lucille) Holtz of Manitowoc, Norman (Helen) Holtz of Pewaukee, Reuben Holtz 
of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Pries, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and 
Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 am until the time of services. 
Memorials appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or the charity of 
the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 10, 1990 page B8
********
[d. 12-09-1990/age 91 yrs./widow of Anton Skarda]


ANTON T. SKARDA

Anton (Tony T.) Skarda, 88, of 1240 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
September 10, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, by Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 F and AM. Past worshipful master, 
Kenneth Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Skarda by American 
Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Skarda was born Sept. 2, 1892, at Kewaunee, son of the late Matthew and 
Elizabeth Zahorik Skarda. He married Anna Holtz June 28, 1923, at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Skarda had been employed at American Seating Company, Welch's Manufact-
uring Company and for 32 years at Rahr Malting Company, retiring as plant 
superintendent in 1960. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 
706, American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88 and Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 F and 
AM.
Survivors include his wife, Anna, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph and 
Sue Skarda of Manitowoc and Norman (Bud) Skarda of Greensboro, N.C., a 
daughter, Carol Berrigan of Milwaukee, two sisters, Agnes Gennrich of of (sic) 
Manitowoc and Hetty Holtz of Long Beach, Calif., 13 grandchildren and a great 
grandchild and other relatives and friends. A daughter, Janet Pries, and four 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 
8 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated to 
Holy Family Hospital, Memorial Hospital or Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 F and AM.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1980 P.3


ANTONIA SKARDA

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. SKARDA, 74, AT HOSPITAL 
Mrs. Antoinette Skarda, 74, widow of the late Ernst Skarda, passed away this 
morning at the hospital, where she has been a patient for some time. She 
resided at 739 South Twenty-second street. Funeral services will be held 
Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Paul's Catholic church and all 
the children will be here for the funeral. The remains will be removed to the 
home tomorrow afternoon.
The maiden name of the deceased was Antoinette Korinek and she was born in 
Bohemia in 1858, coming to this country as a girl. She was married in 1876 
to Ernst Skarda who passed away eleven years ago.
Four daughters, Mrs. F.C. Young, San Diego, Cal., Mrs. W.C. Hass, Toledo, O., 
Mrs. Edward Schildler, and Mrs. Rueben Koch of this city; five sons, Joseph, 
William, Charles, Oscar, all of this city, and Frank of Sheboygan; a brother, 
Joseph Korinek of Menchalville; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Trastek of this city 
and Mrs. Rose Zeman of Kellnersville, fourteen grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 30, 1932  P. 15
********
Funeral Services for Mrs. Skarda Saturday
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Antoinette Skarda, 74, who passed away 
yesterday morning at the hospital will be held Saturday morning at the St. 
Paul Catholic church. She was the widow of the late Maties Skarda, who for 
years conducted the Kossuth House, on the north side.
All nine surviving children of the deceased will be here for the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1932 P. 2
********
[Mrs. Antonette Skarda/bur. 4-2-1932/age 73 yrs/
cause: embolism of subclavian artery & myocarditis/bur. on Matt Skarda lot]


CHARLES F. SKARDA

Charles F. Skarda (photo), 66, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. The 
family home is at 1118 Grand Ave. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Letz 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skarda was born Feb. 4, 1889, and in 1919 married the former Anna Simmet. 
He held a chief engineer's license in the Untied States Merchant Marine and 
was active on Great Lakes iron ore carriers from 1905 to 1919. Shortly after 
leaving the lakes he became associated with the Wisconsin Public Service 
Corp. at Manitowoc where he attained the position of plant superintendent in 
1944, the position he held at retirement in1954.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Roland and Raymond of Sheboygan; three 
brothers, William and Oscar of Manitowoc and Frank of Sheboygan; three 
sisters, Mrs. Reuben Koch and Mrs. Clara Chandler of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank 
Young of San Diego, Calif., and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 13, 1955 P.25
********
[d. 04-13-1955/age 66 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


ELIZABETH SKARDA

MRS. M. SKARDA DIES AT FAMILY HOME AT NOON
Mrs. Matt Skarda, resident of the city for twenty-five years, died 
at the family home at 1802 South Tenth street at 12 o'clock noon 
today following an illness due to a complication of diseases incident 
to old age. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Tepley of the Bohemian Presbyterian church at 
Melnik officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Skarda was born in Bohemia November 6, 1859 and had reached the 
age of sixty-one. She came to this country as a girl with her parents 
and the family settled in Manitowoc county. April 10, 1883 she was 
married to Mr. Skarda and the family took up its home at Kewaunee for 
a number of years coming to this city a quarter of a century ago. 
Besides the husband she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Weldon Mott, 
Mishicot, Mrs. Joseph Cizek, Mrs. Bert Glander, Mrs. Lester Maresh and 
the Misses Agnes and Elizabeth of this city, and one son, Anton, also 
of the city. One sister, Mrs. Anton Valotzka of Milwaukee and four 
brothers, John, Thomas, Peter and Joseph Zahorik, also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, Novembeer 10, 1923 P.2
*********
[bur 11-13-1923/cause: chronic nephritis/bur on Matt Skarda lot]


FRANK SKARDA    (d. 1891)

Death on Fri. of last week of the 1 mo. old child of 
Matthias Skarda. Burial took place Sun. afternoon in
the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891
********
[cause: convulsions]


JOSEPH SKARDA

Joseph Skarda, 60, of 2119 Michigan avenue, died early today following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Lesche funeral home, 
the Rev. Noah Bess of the St. Pauls Methodist church officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Skarda was born in this city in 1881. Thirty-three years ago he married 
Miss Lillian Kilmer. For many years Mr. Skarda was employed as a service man 
for the Wisconsin Fuel and Light Company.
Survivors are the widow; son, Kenneth, of this city; four brothers, William, 
Charles and Oscar of this city, Frank of Sheboygan; four sisters, Mrs. Frank 
Young of California, Mrs. Ed Schindler and Mrs. Reuben Koch, both of this 
city, Mrs. Fred Hess of Toledo; and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1942  P. 4
*******
[Joe Skarda/d. 07-18-1942 at Winnebago Hosp. Oshkosh/age 60 yrs./
bur. on Mrs. Lillian Skarda lot]


LILLIAN SKARDA    (d. 1949)

Mrs. Lillian Skarda, __, 704 South _th street, died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital after a ____ illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Earl ___ officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Skarda was born Lillian ____ of Sears, Mich., in 1884. Thirty-five years 
ago she was married to Joseph Skarda, now deceased. She had spent the last 40 
years of her life in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Society 
of America.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth of the Great Lakes naval training station; 
a sister, Mrs. Olive Weller of Manitowoc and a brother, Clarence of Gillett, 
Wis. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1949  P.2
*******
[d. 8/1/1949 in Manitowoc/bur. 8/3/1949/age 65 yrs.]


LILLIAN SKARDA    (d. 1959)

Mrs. William Skarda, 75, of 2615-14th St., Two Rivers, died late Friday 
afternoon at Two Rives Muncipal Hospital, where she had been a patient there 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Skarda, nee Lillian Engelbrecht, was born Jan. 1, 1884, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Engelbrecht. She was married 
Sept. 28, 1907, to William Skarda at Manitowoc where they resided for 13 years. 
Until two years ago, when the couple moved to Two Rivers, it operated a farm 
in the Town of Manitowoc for 37 years.
Besides her husband she leaves a son, Walter of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
George Mahnke of South Dakota and Mrs. Herman Riemer of Wausaukee, Wis., and 
three brothers, Eugene of the Town of Newton, Max of South Dakota and Almond 
Engelbrecht of Montana. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1959 P.9 
*******
[d. 10-02-1959/age 75 yrs./wife of William Skarda]


MATHEW SKARDA

Matt Skarda, 81, died early today of a heart attack at the Holy 
Family hospital. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Skarda has made 
his home with a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Holtz, of 1108 Columbus 
street.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.E. Hagen officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Skarda was born in Bohemia in 1862 and at the age of 19 years 
came to Wisconsin, locating in Kewaunee. In 1883 he married Miss 
Elizabeth Zahorik, at Norman, Kewaunee county, and they moved on 
a farm there. Forty-seven years ago they came to Manitowoc. Mrs. 
Skarda died 20 years ago.
He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge here.
Survivors are six daughters, Mr. Waldon Motto of Larrabee, Mrs. 
Holtz, Mrs. Joseph Teteak, Mrs. Fred Glander, Mrs. Lester Maresh, 
and Miss Agnes Skarda, of this city; son Anton, of this city; 23 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed from Friday noon until the hour of the 
services, at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 2, 1943 P.2
**********
[cause: chronic myocarditis]


MATHIAS SKARDA

MATT SKARDA, COUNTY PIONEER DEAD AT AGE 76
Matthias Skarda, pioneer resident and for years engaged in  the hotel 
business in the city, died early today at his home, 739 South Twenty 
second street, at the age of 76 years, having been born in 1845. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock, the Reverend 
Keicher officiating.
Mr. Skarda was a native of Prague, Bohemia, and came to America when 
25 years of age, locating on a farm at Branch, later removing to the 
city where for years he conducted the Green Bay House and Kossuth 
House on the North Side. He retired from the business several years 
ago and returned to the farm, but a month ago removed to the city 
again.
A wife and ten children survive, Mrs. Fred Rhodes of Wall, Pa., Mrs. 
Fred Young of Chicago, Mrs. William Haas of Toledo, and Misses Blanche 
and Clara, this city; Joseph, William, Charles and Oscar, this city, 
and Frank of Sheboygan. One brother and a sister in Bohemia also survive 
and there are eight grandchildren. Mr. Skarda was a member of the 
S.C.P.S. He was widely known in this county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 14, 1921 P.1
********
[bur. 11-16-1921/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Matt Skarda lot]
(Mathias Skarda/d. 14 Nov. 1921/age 78/from record of St. 
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


NORMAN K. (BUD) SKARDA

Norman K. Skarda, age 73, former Manitowoc resident, died at the Leesburg Florida 
Hospital on April 25, 2001.
He was born in Manitowoc on April 30, 1927, the son of Anton T. and Anna M. (Holtz) 
Skarda. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1945 and the 
University of Wisconsin, Madison. Norman was in the Army in 1945 and 1946. He was 
attached to the Panama Canal Coastal Defense Unit.
Norman began his working career with Studebaker corp., and then worked as a 
purchasing agent for Western Electric, AT&T and Nynes. He lived in North Carolina, 
New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, while working for these companies. During 
his employment he had the opportunity to travel to many foreign countries. After 
his retirement he moved to Leesburg, Florida.
Survivors include one brother Ralph and (Susan) Skarda of Manitowoc, a very special 
friend France Stamper of Leesburg, Fla., 13 nieces and nephews, two aunts, many 
cousins, and friends. Norman was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Anna 
Skarda, a sister Carol Berrigan, and a sister Janet Pries. Burial has taken place 
in the Skarda family plot in Evergreen Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel on June 14, 
(Thursday). Relatives and friends may call between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on that day, 
with the Rev. William Plank officiating at the 1:30 p.m. service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2001 P. A5
********
[cremains]


RAYMOND C. SKARDA

Appleton-
Raymond C. Skada, age 89, passéd away at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton on 
Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born in Manitowoc on June 5, 1921, the son of 
the late Charles and Anna (Simmet) Skarda. On December 30, 1950, he and Bernice K. 
Heisdorf were married. He was proud to serve in the United States Army from 1944-
1946. Ray was a mechanical engineer for Voith, Inc. for many years, retiring in 
1985. Ray always had a strong intellectual curiosity, which he instilled in his 
children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, 
church and dessert.
Ray is survived by his wife, Bernice; children: Mary (Greg) Davidson of Oregon, WI; 
Charles (Rhonda) Skarda of Merrimack, NH; Paul (Michele) Skarda of Appleton, and 
Julie (Tim) Keal of Sun Prairie; grandchildren: Kara, Michael, Ellen, Sam, Joshua 
and Meagan; and brother-in-law, Jerome (Gloria) Heisdorf.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sharon; and brother, Roland.
The funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010, at ST. MARY 
CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State St., Appleton. Friends will be received at the church 
Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice for 
their thoughtful care of Ray and his family.
A memorial fund in Ray's name is being established for St. Mary's and Cherry Meadows.
Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 North Superior Street, Appleton 929-739-1231
Online condolence www.wichmannfargo.com
The Post Crescent, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010


ROLAND C. SKARDA

Roland C. Skarda, 64, of 1801 W. Persching Street, Appleton, Wisconsin, died at 
his residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto 
Oas Post 659 of Manitowoc.
Mr. Skarda was born May 23, 1925, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Charles 
and Anna Simmet Skarda. He was employed as a Sales Engineer for Voith Inc., in 
Appleton until retiring in June, 1987. He served in the Armed Services during 
World War II. Mr. Skarda was a member of V.F.W. Appleton Post and a member of 
Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include four daughters and a son-in-law, Christine Skarda of California, 
Lynn and Dave Dietrich of River Falls, Wisconsin, Jane Hackbarth of California and 
Karrie Skarda of Colorado; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Bernice Skarda 
of Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by a son-in-law, Steven.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10 am Saturday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 28, 1989 page B8
**********
[d. 09-23-1989 at Appleton WI/age 64 yrs./cremains]


VENDETTA SKARDA

Vendetta M. Skarda, 80, of 727 S. 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, 
March 26, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skarda was born April 12, 1907 at Wayside, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Matt and Catherine Mangin Stelzer. She married Walter C. Skarda on May 24, 1941 
at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death March 20, 1988. After their 
marriage, the couple resided in the City of Two Rivers for 25 years, before 
moving to Manitowoc. Mrs. Skarda was a member of Third Order of St. Francis, 
charter member of St. Paul Parish Women, member of St. Paul Adoration Society 
and a member of St. Vincent de Paul of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Edward Zipperer of Wayside; three nephews, 
Kenneth E. Zipperer of Milwaukee, George Zipperer of Manitowoc and Marvin Zipperer 
of Greenleaf; a niece, Mrs. Doris Ahrens of Manitowoc and a special friend, Ann 
Walters. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Zipperer.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4:30 pm to 8 pm this Monday. St. Paul 
Adoration Society will have a Rosary service at 4:30 pm and a Prayer Service will 
be held at 7:30 pm led by Rev. William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 28, 1988 page 18
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[d. 03-26-1988/age 80 yrs./widow of Walter C. Skarda]


WALTER C. SKARDA

Walter C. Skarda, 79, of 727 S. 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
March 20, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald 
Reamer and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skarda was born September 15, 1908 at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Lillian Engelbrecht Skarda. He married Vendetta Stelzer on May 24, 1941 at 
Manitowoc. After marriage the couple resided in the City of Two Rivers for 25 
years before moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Skarda was employed at Hamilton Industries 
for 35 years, prior to retiring in 1971. Mr. Skarda was a member of the 3rd Order 
of St. Francis; St. Vincent DePaul; St. Paul Catholic Church Adoration Society and 
Hamilton Good Fellowship Club.
Survivors include his wife, Vendetta of Manitowoc; aunts, nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm 
Tuesday. St. Paul Adoration Society will have a rosary service at 4:30 pm and a 
prayer service at 7:30 pm by Deacon William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 21, 1988 page 18


WILLIAM SKARDA

William Skarda, 75, of 2615 14th St., Two Rivers, retired employee of the 
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry at Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he was a patient only two hours. Funeral 
services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers 
and at 10 am at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. George Beth officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
William Skarda was born April 27, 1886 at Manitowoc, a son of the late Mathias 
and Johanna Korsinek. He attended Manitowoc schools and in his youth he took 
employment at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, with which firm he was a molder 
until his retirement several years ago. Before coming to Two Rivers two years 
ago, Mr. Skarda resided with his wife on a small farm at Manitowoc's outskirts. 
For a number of years Mr. Skarda served as secretary and treasurer of the Iron 
Founders union at Manitowoc. He was a member of Old Co. H, Wisconsin National 
Guard, Manitowoc. He married the former Lillian Engelbrecht at Manitowoc in 1905. 
She died in Two Rivers Oct. 2, 1959.
Surviving are a son, Walter of Two Rivers; two sons, Mrs. Edward Schindler and 
Mrs. Reuben Koch of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Oscar of Manitowoc and Frank 
of Sheboygan.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 pm Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 8, 1960 page M9
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Funeral services for William Skarda, 75, of 2615-14th St., Two Rivers, who died 
Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 9:30 a.m. at Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Pallbearers were Clyde Kuchera, Donald Schwark, Edward Kerscher, Henry Rehbein, 
Ted Wallis and Anton Melichar. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1960  P. 18
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[d. 10-07-1960/age 74 yrs.]


ANTON F. SKAREN

Anton F. Skaren, 75 (above), former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday 
night at his home in Crookston, Minn. 
Private funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Sweden in 1875 and at the age of 20 years moved to Detroit 
and later to Madison. In 1911 he married Miss Lillian Pierce. He located 
in this city for a few years and then moved to Crookston. He was a tailor 
by trade, and a charter member of the Crookston lodge of Elks. Survivors 
are a son, Orville of this city; daughter, Mrs. Ronald Kautzer of this 
city; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 16, 1950  P.2
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[Anton Fredrick/d. 06-14-1950 at Crookston, MN/age 75 yrs.]


BARBARA SKAREN

An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Skaren, 1117 South 14th street, 
died Saturday. Funeral services were held today at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1936   P. 2
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[stillborn/bur. on Ernest Haase lot]


MILDRED L. SKAREN

Mildred L. Skaren, age 89, a resident of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation 
Center, formerly of 1406 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on 
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Mildred was born on Jan. 5, 1918, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the 
late Charles and Barbara (Tisler) Reindle. Mildred had been employed with 
Mirro Aluminum from 1937 until she retired 40 years later in 1977. On July 13, 
1946, she married Orville F. Skaren in Crookston, Minn. Orville preceded her 
in death on July 4, 1997. Mildred was a longtime member of St. John's United 
Church of Christ, Manitowoc. 
Mildred is survived by nieces, and nephews, along with other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Orville, in 1997; four 
brothers and six sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ, 1501 Marhsall St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the 
Rev. Doctor James Klein, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. John's United Church of Christ on Friday 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 29, 2007 


ORVILLE F. SKAREN

Orville F. Skaren, age 84, of 1406 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 4, 
1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ. Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 4, 1913, in Crookston, Minn., son of the late Fredrick and Lillian 
Pierce Skaren. In 1929, Orville moved to Manitowoc with his parents. He attended 
Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1931. Orville was a professional 
photographer in Manitowoc for 40 years, owning and operating the Skaren Studio. He 
married Mildred Reindl on July 13, 1946, in Crookston, Minn. Orville and Mildred had 
the honor of celebrating 50 years of marriage in 1996. He was a member of St. John's 
United Church of Christ and served as an usher at the church for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and 
Ronald Kautzer, Manitowoc; one niece, Donna (Jerry) Panosh, three nephews, Robert 
(Rosemary) Kautze, Richard (Barb) Kautzer, all of Manitowoc, James (Cheryl) Kautzer, 
Schofield, Wis.; and his very special pet, his dog, Jeannie. Besides his parents, 
he was preceded in death by two brothers, in childhood, Ralph and Clyde.
Friends may call at St. John's United Church of Christ on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Skaren family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1997 P. A2


HATTIE SKARVAN

Hattie Skarvan, 82, formerly of 814 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
February 10, 1987 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 
9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skarvan was born November 4, 1904 in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late 
Frank and Frances Thor Hinesh. She was married to Steve Skarvan, September 4, 
1928 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
January 26, 1965. The couple resided in Two Rivers moving to Manitowoc in 1941. 
Mrs. Skarvan was employed at Holy Family Medical Center for 25 years in the 
Dietary Department. She was a member of American Association of Retired People, 
Christian Women of Holy Innocents and Catholic Women's Club.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and George Wall of Manitowoc; 
a daughter-in-law, Romana Skarvan Wesely of Minnesota; grandsons, Michael, Mark, 
Steven and Brian Wall, Steven and Paul Skarvan; granddaughters, Susan Hoben and 
Mary Lynn Skarvan and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death 
by a son, Leo Skarvan, June 4, 1963.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday where 
a prayer service will be 7 pm by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Feb. 11, 1987 page 22


STEVEN SKARVAN

Steven Skarvan, 61, of 814 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at a Rochester, 
Minn., hospital where he was a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Rady 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Skarvan was a native of Kewaunee County, born Jan. 15, 1904, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary Herman Skarvan. He was a graduate of a Chicago barber 
college. Mr. Skarvan was a barber at Two Rivers before being empoloyed as a 
machinist at Manitowoc Engineering Co. in 1939. He married the former Hattie 
Hinesh Sept. 4, 1928, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple 
resided at Two Rivers and since 1941 lived at Manitowoc. He was a member of 
Holy Name Society and Machinists Local 516.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter (private); two brothers, Anton, of Green 
Bay and Wenzel, of Kewaunee; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Lukes, Mrs. Frances 
Centanne and Miss Stella Skarvan, of Chicago; and six grandchildren. A son, 
Leo, preceded him in death June 4, 1963, and also a sister.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
7 o'clock this Thursday evening by members of the parish and Holy Name 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 28, 1965 P. 2
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[d. 01-26-1965 at Rochester MN/age 61 yrs.]
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(The following obituary is for Steven's son Leo Skarvan)
Leo G. Skarvan, 33, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since Friday 
afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11:25 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Rev. 
E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be Friday morning at Calvary 
Cemetery, Austin, Minn., where the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Jennings will 
officiate.
Mr. Skarvan was born Oct. 2, 1929, at Two Rivers, son of Steve and Hattie 
Hinesh Skarvan. He came to Manitowoc at an early age with his parents where 
he attended St. Andrew Parochial School and Lincoln High School. He was 
graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and attended Fond du Lac College 
before serving two years in military service.
He was in the Korean Conflict as a corporal with the 2nd Rocket Field Artillery 
Battalion, Army. He received the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, 
the United Nations Service Medal and the Distinguished Unit Emblem.
Mr. Skarvan was employed by Weyerhaeuser Co. and in 1956 was transferred to 
Austin as office manager of the company. He married Romona Pirkl June 15, 1957, 
at Owatonna, Minn., and the couple returned to Manitowoc in April of 1962 where 
he was office manager of Weyerhaeuser.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Steven and Paul, and two daughters, Susan and 
Mary Lee, at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Skarvan, of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. George Wall, of Manitowoc; and his maternal grandfather, Frank J. Hinesh, 
of Rt. 1, Kewaunee. A son, Jospeh, died in infancy in 1961.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Catholic Junior League.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 4, 1963 P. M-9


EDWIN A. SKARIVODA

Edwin A. Skarivoda Sr., 82, of Route 2, Cato, former Town of Kossuth resident, 
died Friday morning, February 26, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skarivoda was born Aug. 15, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Adolph and Anna Zeman Skarivoda. He married the former Lillian Kostlevy June 12, 
1923, and the couple then farmed in the Town of Kossuth, retiring in 1973. Mr. 
and Mrs. Skarivoda observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1973. Mrs. 
Skarivoda died Feb. 4, 1976. He was a member of Western Fraternal Life 
Association Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. He had resided with his daughter and son-
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tisler, the past six years.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie and Helen of Route 1, 
Whitelaw, LeRoy and Lorraine of Denmark and Edwin and JoAnn of rural Manitowoc, 
a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Tisler of Route 2, Cato; a sister, 
Mrs. Lillian Hlinak of Route 1, Maribel, 10 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. A brother, Fred, two sisters, Emma and Mathilda, and two grand-
children preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. 
Monday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 1982  P. 3


LILLIAN M. (KOSTLEVY) SKARIVODA

Mrs. Edwin (Lillian) Skarivoda, 73, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday at 
Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skarivoda, nee Lillian Kostlevy, was born April 29, 1902, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Fogeltanz Kostlevy. She 
was married to Edwin Skarivoda June 12, 1923. They farmed in the Town of 
Kossuth, retiring three years ago. She was a member of Western Fraternal 
Life Assn. (ZJBJ) Lodge No. 20 of Melnik.
Survivors include her husband, three sons, Leslie, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, LeRoy, 
of Denmark and Edwin, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) 
Tisler, of Rt. 2, Cato; a sister, Mrs. Anton (Alvina) Duchon, of Manitowoc, 
nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother, a sister and two 
grandchildren preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Sauer Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1976  P.3
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[wife of Edwin A. Skarivoda]


KAREL SKARYVODA

Charles Skalivoda (sic) was taken to the hospital this morning. But 
little hope is entertained for his recovery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 21, 1901, p. 1
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The funeral services on the late Charles Skalivoda will take place 
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from Frazier's hall. John Nespor 
will conduct the services.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 28, 1901, p. 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901:
Death in a local hospital on Thurs. last week of 27-yr. old 
Charles Skalivoda(sic) of consumption. The deceased was a 
stranger in our city. His parents live in Denver, Colorado.
*********
CASE IS SOON FINISHED
Sisters to Get Property Left by Brother Lost to Them Since 
Their Childhood
ESTATE IS WORTH ONLY $1300
Dying Wishes of Chas. Skarivoda to Be Respected-
Settlement to be Made on December 30
Two sisters for whom he had conducted a fruitless search for twenty 
three years will receive the property of the deceased Charles 
Skarivoda by a final settlement of the estate which is to be effected 
in Probate court December 30th and with the proceedings will end one 
of the most interesting cases that has come to the attention of the 
Manitowoc County courts in many years. 
Since the death of Skarivoda, which occurred June 27th, 1901, proceedings 
in the court have been delayed by difficulties in establishing the 
identity of two women in Montana and that this is accomplished makes 
possible the distribution of the small property that was bequeathed by 
the man who confident that the sisters from whom he parted in 1877 still 
lived, refused to will his property away. 
History of the Skarivoda case dates back to 1877 when the family of four 
children, two brothers and two sisters became separated by the death of 
their father in Denver, the boys coming to Wisconsin and the girls 
remaining in the West. The youth of the ? happenings caused them to lose 
trace of each other and although in later years the brothers sought to 
locate the sisters the search was without reward. One sister, Vlasta, 
was adopted by the name of Crout and some years after removed to Bozeman, 
Mont., with Mr. and Mrs. C. Frazier, whose name she took. The other sister 
married in the course of time and is now Mrs. A.E. Reynolds, of Saratago, 
Wyo. Both have established their identity and will inherit under the 
decision of the Court. 
The property which is to be divided is the estate of Charles Skarivoda 
who, upon his arrival here in 1878 made his home with an uncle at Francis 
Creek. Grown to manhood's estate, he instituted a search for his lost 
sisters, and spent several years in the effort, until his health failed 
him. During his last illness he was cared for at the Holy Family hospital 
and in June 1901, he died, firm in the belief that his sisters still lived. 
For this reason and in the hope that they might be located, he refused to 
the last to make a will disposing of the property which he owned. His 
brother John Skarivoda resides in the city and if the other children were 
not discovered would inherit the estate in time, but the dead man's wish 
was that the search be continued. The investigations begun by him were 
taken up by a cousin in Chicago and success crowned the work a short time 
after the brother had passed away. Little remains for the Court to do in 
the settlement to be made December 30. The identity of the sisters has 
been acknowledged. The division of the property will be made between the 
three heirs, the brother here, receiving a share. Person property and 
real estate valued to $1300 comprises the estate. It is not probable that 
either of the sisters will be here, attorneys representing them.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 04, 1902, Page 1
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[Charles Skarivoda/bur. 06-29-1901/age 28 yrs./cause: consumption]


LORENC SKARYVODA

Deaths:
Skarivoda(sic) - Died in this city on the 25th inst. of dropsy, Lorenz Skarivoda, 
aged 75 years. The deceased came to this country from Bohemia in 1952 and 
was for many years a resident in this city. He leaves many friends to mourn 
his loss.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., June 29, 1876


HARLAN V. SKATRUD

Harlan V. Skatrud, 66, died Sunday, November 9, 1986 in the intensive care unit 
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, after a brief illness. Funeral services will 
be 10 am Wednesday at Davis Mortuary and 10:30 am at St. Joseph Church, Sturgeon 
Bay. Family services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skatrud was graduated from the University of Wisconsin-School of Engineering 
in 1947. He married Helen Wallace on June 30, 1945 at Manitowoc. Mr. Skatrud was 
employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company and Bay Shipbuilding Company, 
Sturgeon Bay, for 34 years. At the time of his retirement he was Director of 
Projects, Contracts and Estimating. He was a member of the Society of Naval 
Architects and Marine Engineers, the Sturgeon Bay Power Squadron, former Director 
of the Door County Chamber of Commerce, a Director of the Bank of Sturgeon Bay, a 
member of the Lions Club and the Elks Club and the Sturgeon Bay Yacht club.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Wallace Skatrud; sons and daughters-in-law, 
William B. and Mary of Appleton, Robert W. and Nancy of Brookfield and Stephen W. 
of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Anne, John, Robert and Christine; a brother and sister-
in-law, Bennet and Alice of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Davis Mortuary, Sturgeon Bay, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be at 7:45 pm. Memorials would be appreciated to Door County 
Memorial Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 11, 1986 page 14
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[died at Green Bay WI/moved from lot U-3-5]


HELEN E. SKATRUD

Helen Wallace Skatrud, age 89, formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, 
July 20, 2012, after a short illness at the Appleton Medical Center.
Helen was born July 3, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William L. 
and May (Rechcygl) Wallace. She was a graduate of Northwestern University in 
Evanston, IL with a degree in Business. In 1945 she married Harlan V. Skatrud 
in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 9, 1986. Helen and her 
husband Harley lived in Madison, Manitowoc, and Sturgeon Bay. They also enjoyed 
spending winters at their home in Naples, Fl. Upon Harley's passing Helen 
relocated to Brookfield, WI to be closer to her family. Later she relocated to 
Appleton, WI where she lived at Touchmark Retirement Community for nine years 
and then at Renne Health Center the past 51 months. Helen loved her dogs: Pal, 
Charlie and Chelsea, enjoyed playing bridge, was an avid reader and enjoyed 
the theater and symphony. Mostly, she loved spending time with her children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include one son and three daughters-in-law, Steve and Litishia Skatrud, 
Gig Harbor, WA., May Skatrud, Appleton, WI., Nancy Skatrud, Brookfield, WI., six 
grandchildren, Rob Skatrud, Anne (William) Doll, John (Kasia) Skatrud, Christine 
Skatrud, Conor Skatrud, Olivia Skatrud; four great grandchildren, Emily and Jack 
Doll, Eve and Maks Skatrud; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ben and Alice 
Skatrud of Manitowoc; cousins, Marie Gene Hampton of Colorado Springs and many 
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Harlan, she was preceded in death by two sons: 
William B. and Robert W. Skatrud; and one sister: Dorothy Derengoski.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at Noon.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 2012


JOHN P. SKATRUD

John Peter Skatrud, 3 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet L. Skatrud 
of 2011 Washington street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning following 
a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Francis Foulke officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
John Peter was born Feb. 9, 1951 in Manitowoc. Survivors are the parents; 
brother (private); grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stanelle of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Lillian Skatrud of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 10, 1951 P.2
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[John Peter/d. 05-10-1951 at Brotherton, WI/age 3 months/
bur. on Bennet Skatrud lot]


ROBERT W. SKATRUD

Robert W. Skatrud, age 47 of Brookfield, Wisconsin formerly of Manitowoc Wisconsin 
died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a 
lengthy illness.
Robert was born on April 8, 1952 in Manitowoc, the son of Harlan and Helen 
(nee Wallace) Skatrud. Robert grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln 
High School in Manitowoc in 1970.
Robert was the grandson of the late William and May Wallace of Manitowoc and the 
late Lillian Skatrud of Manitowoc.
Robert is survived by his wife Nancy (nee Dorsch) of Brookfield and by children 
John and Christine, both at home. He is also survived by his mother Helen Skatrud 
of Brookfield and by brothers William (Mary) Skatrud of Appleton and Stephen 
(Litishia) Skatrud of Gig Harbor, Washington. He is further survived by mother-in-
law Eleanor Dorsch of Ephrain, Wisc., and brother-in-law Glen (Pat) Dorsch of Green 
Bay and by an uncle, Bennet (Alice) Skatrud of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Harlan Skatrud.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 at 10 a.m. at St. John's 
Vianney Catholic church in Brookfield with the Rev. Dennis Andrews officiating. 
Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Visitation will take place on Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at the Ritter-Larsen Bros. 
Funeral Home, 1875 N. Calhoun Rd. in Brookfield Wisconsin, where a Parish vigil 
will be held on Monday at 6 p.m.
Robert was a civil engineer with the Ruekert/Mielke Consultant's in Waukesha, with 
20 years of service. If desired, memorials to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic of 
the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, January 2, 2000  pg. A2


WILLIAM B. SKATRUD

Bill Skatrud, age 60, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 
at Appleton Medical Center.
Bill was born on Feb. 11, 1949, in Manitowoc, to Helen (Wallace) Skatrud 
and the late Harlan V. Skatrud. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 
Manitowoc in 1967, earning a Business Degree at Notre Dame in 1971 and a 
Civil Engineering Degree in 1975 at UW-Madison. In 1976 he married Mary 
Traeger. Bill founded Process Equipment Sales in 1981 and operated the firm 
until his passing. His greatest joys included spending time with his family, 
friends and working on his cottage in Door County. He will be deeply missed 
for his kindness, generosity and his wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years: Mary; his daughter, his son, his 
mother, his brother, his sister-in-law, his brother-in-law, his nieces, his 
nephews, many dear friends; and his beloved dog: Parker. He was preceded in 
death by his brother: Robert.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2009, at St. 
Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Father 
Don Zuleger officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday 
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. A memorial has been established in Bill's name to 
benefit the American Cancer Society.
Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri-County Chapel, 3212 S. Oneida Street, 
Menasha 920-831-9905
Online Condolences
www.wichmannfargo.com
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 2009


GWENDOLYN N. SKEELS

Mrs. Harold (Gwendolyn N.) Skeels, 84, of 1439 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. 
Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skeels was born May 26, 1899, at Republic, Mich., daughter of the late 
Josiah and Amelia Trimbath Eade. She attended school in Republic and graduated 
from Ypsilanti Teachers College in Ypsilanti in 1917. She taught in Iron Mountain 
and Kingsford, Mich., and then came to Manitowoc where she taught as a special 
education teacher at Adams and Riverview School, retiring in 1962. She married 
Harold Skeels June 18, 1921, at Iron Mountain, Mich. Mrs. Skeels is a member of 
the Retired Teachers Association and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She 
is a former Deaconess of the church and a member of the Ruth Circle of the 
church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and 
Gentchen Skeels of Cleveland, Ohio, and Robert and Joy Skeels of Wagoner, Okla., 
a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Richard Calkins of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Ann Annear of Kingsford, Mich., and Florence LaForals of Marquette, Mich.; a 
sister-in-law, Victoria Eade, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and from noon to the time of services at 
the church. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 1983 P. 3
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[wife of Harold F. Skeels]


HAROLD SKEELS

Harold F. Skeels, 84, of 1439 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
May 4, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Skeels, was born Nov. 18, 1899, at Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Franklin 
and Susie Smith Skeels. He attended schools in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was a Machinist 
with Ford Motor Company and he was a Veteran of World War I. He married Gwendolyn 
Eade, June 18, 1921, at Iron Mountain, Mich. The couple came to Manitowoc and he 
was employed with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company during World War II and he 
worked on the Atomic Submarine in Blackfoot, Idaho, returning to Manitowoc. Mr. 
Skeels was employed with the Engineering Company on the cranes as a Machinist, 
retiring in 1965. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Past Elder 
and a former member of The Isaac Walton League of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Gretchen Skeels of 
Cleveland, Ohio and Robert and Joy Skeels of Wagoner, Okla; a daughter and son-in-
law, Helen and Richard Calkins of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in November of 1983.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Sunday afternoon and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services at the church. 
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1984 P. 3
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[widower of Gwendolyn Skeels]


THOM SKEEN

Sad Accident.-- On the afternoon of Jan. 17th, 1872, the eldest son of 
Mr. Thos. Skeen, about 19 months old, drank a cup of lye that was standing 
on a table in the room.  The little sufferer lived until the next morning.
The father is absent and the mother was sick at the time of the accident.
Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 40, January 18, 1872, Page 4 Column 6
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From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years ago (1872)
Fatal Occurance - 
Yesterday afternoon a little child of Thomas Skein(sic) of this city, only 
eighteen months old, got hold of a cup of lye, which had been left within its 
reach and drank the contents. The proper antidotes were applied but without 
avail and after the most excrutiating pains, the little sufferer died this 
morning. Mr. Skein is absent at Green Bay and the mother is confined to her 
bed having given birth to a child on Monday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1916
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[Burial register has buried the child a boy Mr. Tom Skeen, $1.50]
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(_____Skeen/d. 19 Jan. 1872/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)


AXEL SKILD

BODY OF MAN FOUND IN WOODS
A man believed to be Axel Skild of Chicago was found dead in the woods near the 
Herman Road, two miles west of this city Saturday afternoon. It was likely a case 
of suicide as there was a bullet hole in the right temple and a revolver clutched 
in his right hand. The body was found by John Jarr, who notified the coroner. He 
had $200 in his purse and was well dressed. He was about 30 years of age. Word was 
sent ot Chicago officials but nothing has yet been heard from them. The body is in 
the morgue in the cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 7, 1916
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BROTHER OF CHICAGO MAN WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE HERE, PLACES MARKER OVER GRAVE
Arvid Skild, North Dakota, Says Dead Brother Was Employed in this City Back 
in 1911 and Believes He Planned Suicide at Chicago Before Coming Here
Arvid Skild, of North Dakota, a brother of Axel Skild, the Chicago 
man who committed suicide in the woods a few miles from the city three 
weeks ago, and whose body was buried here last week when no word was 
received from relatives, arrived in the city last evening and today 
placed an order for a marker to be erected over the grave of the dead 
man.
Although Coroner Falge of this city advised the Danish consul and the 
coroner at Chicago of the death of Axel Skild when the body was found 
three weeks ago today. Mr. Skild said that he learned of the death only 
this week his information being received from the Chicago police who had 
been requested by Dr. Falge to seek information of the dead man after no 
response had been received from the Danish consul and coroner. Mr. Skild 
was inclined to criticise the counsul for not informing him of the 
message from here.
Suicide Was Premeditated
Mr. Skild said today that he belived his brother had premeditated suicide 
and planned his end before he left Chicago Nov. 18. He said that his 
belief was based upon facts he had learned at the rooming house where the 
dead man made his home in that city. It had been Skild's practice to take 
a shower bath every morning but on the morning he left Chicago he omitted 
this and when reminded of the fact, remarked, "I won't need any more baths."
Once Employed Here
According to Skild, his brother was formerly employed in this city, having 
worked for Pfeffer & Fuller in 1911 on dock work here and he believed that 
this was what led him to come here to end his life. The dead man had been 
here about eight days when his body was found, with $200 on his person.
Sent Mother $100
One of the last acts of the suicide before leaving Chicago was to send his 
mother in Denmark $100. He evidently retained $200 to cover expenses of his 
burial, said his brother. The dead man was a free thinker and his brother 
is of the opinion that he was mentally unbalanced when he ended his life.
Dead Man Was 26
The dead man was 26 years of age and a machinist by trade. He came to 
America in 1911 and shortly after was employed here. His brother is 24 
and has been working in the wheat field of North Dakota during the summer. 
Besides the brother, the dead man is survived by two sisters in Kansas.
Will Get Effects
About $100 remaining from the money found on the person of the suicide, 
the funeral expenses and cost of a lot having been paid from it, will be 
turned over to the brother by Coroner Falge.
Left Work Without Notice
That Skild, when he came here, left his work at the Drexel Motor Car Co. 
shops without notice to his employers was evidenced by a letter which his 
brother found at the Chicago rooms of the dead man. The letter, dated 
Dec. 7, said that the company was anxious to hear from Skild as to his 
intentions as he had failed to report for several weeks.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 16, 1916 P.7
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Body Claimed
Three weeks ago the body of a young man was found in the woods near the C & NW 
Railway track northwest of the city. Suicide by shooting was evident. There was 
$200 in the clothes. The body lay in the city vault unclained for over two weeks. 
Last Saturday, Arvid Skild of North Dakota arrived in the city and claimed the 
body as that of his brother. He said Axell left Chicago a few weeks ago. He had 
been employed here in dock work in 1911. The brother had the body buried and said 
he would send the unused balance of the monty to their mother in Denmark.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 21, 1916
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[Axel Skild/bur. 12-11-1916/cause: suicide by gun shot]


DOLORES M. SKOWRONEK

Mrs. Dolores M. Skowronek, 50, of 744 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. 
in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skowronek, nee Dolores Mae Endries, was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Sylvester Endries and Elaine Behrendt Endries. She was 
married to Florian J. Skowronek April 19, 1949, in Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death April 13, 1969. She had been employed at Colonial Inn, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Mary Skowronek of Eau 
Claire, a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Michaels of Manitowoc; her 
mother, Mrs. Elaine Endries of Manitowoc; two brothers, Donald Endries of 
Manitowoc and Wayne Endries of West Bend; a sister, Mrs. Samuel (LaVerne) Gordon 
of Manitowoc; her grandmother, Mrs. Louis (Anna) Raatz of Manitowoc and a grandson, 
Matthew Allen Skowronek.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1977 P. 3
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[widow of Florian J. Skowronek]
(Dolores Skowronek 14 Jan 1927 Oct 1977/SSDI)


FLORIAN J. SKOWRONEK

Florian J. Skowronek, 46, of 744 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 
a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skowronek was born Oct. 28, 1922, at Alpena, Mich., son of the late Andrew 
and Ann Orban Skowronek. He married Dolores M. Endries April 9, 1949, at 
Manitowoc, and worked for Kelvinator Commercial Products, Inc., Manitowoc. He 
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include the wife; a son, Michael, and a daughter, Miss Patricia, at 
home; a sister, Mrs. Louis Gorka, of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Justin of 
Alpena, Daniel and Andrew of Detroit. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1969 P.9 


ANTON SKREPENSKI

Anton Skrepenski, 79, of Manitowoc Rapids, died last night at the Holy Family 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home and at 8 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. John 
Landowski officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Skrepenski was born in Poland in 1869 and came to Manitowoc at the age of 
20. Those who survive him are two sons, Frank and Joseph of Manitowoc Rapids; 
and 13 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after ? o'clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 23, 1947 P. 2
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[died 05-22-1947/age 79 yrs]


FRANK R. SKREPENSKI

Mr. Frank R. Skrepenski, age 89, of 4105 Archer St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
September 17, 1993, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home. Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born April 9, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Mary Schaefer 
Skrepenski. He married Mary Schaefer August 4, 1926 in Racine. She preceded him 
in death in 1970. He was employed as a mason for many years in the Manitowoc area 
and later he became a machinist with Burger Boat Company from which he retired.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Virgil and Cecilia Skrepenski, 
Manitowoc, Thomas and Lou Ann Skrepenski, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-
law, Marjorie and Donald Weinberger, Manitowoc, Diana and George Compton, Maribel; 
18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Schaefer in 1970, one son, 
two daughters, two brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Sunday and 
then on Monday from 12 noon until the time of services at 1:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1993  P. A2
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[widower of Mary Skrepenski]


LAVERNE SKREPENSKI

Mrs. Richard Skrepenski, 36, of New Orleans, La., former Manitowoc resident, 
died Sunday of injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skrepenski, the former LaVerne Kustka, was born Aug. 24, 1930, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late William Kustka and Anna Horak Kustka. She 
attended Manitowoc public schools and was a class of 1948 graduate of Lincoln 
High School. She was married to Richard Skrepenski in 1949 at Manitowoc. The 
couple had lived at New Orleans the past five years. 
Survivors include her husband, three sons, David, Darrell and Richard, and a 
daughter, Debra, all at home; her mother, Mrs. William Kustka, and a brother, 
Robert, both of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Violet Schenian, of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Marvin Wier, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. Thursday until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1967  P.16
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[d. at Westwego LA/wife of Richard Skrepenski/bur. on Mrs. Anna Kustka lot]


MARY SKREPENSKI

Mrs. Frank Skrepenski, 64, of 3722 Straught St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glen Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skrepenski, nee Mary Schaeffer, was born Sept. 26, 1906, at Lincoln, Neb., 
daughter of the late George and Katherine Schaeffer. She was married to Frank 
Skrepenski August 4, 1924, at Waukegan, Ill., and the couple resided at 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Virgil and Thomas of Manitowoc; three 
daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marge) Weinberger and Mrs. James (Joyce) Tennant of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Ronald (Diane) Crass of Maribel; a brother, Victor, of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Pozorsky of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lydia Ehler 
of Sheboygan, and 17 grandchildren. A daughter, a son and a sister preceded 
her in death. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 9th Street 
entrance) after 3 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday and then at the church 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1970  P.24


ANTON SKREPENSKY    (d. 1937)

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Anton Skrepensky, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 17th day of December, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.G. Strong.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)
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[cause: neoplasm of spinal cord internal hydroceplus]


STANLEY SKREYCZIEKI

Stanley Skrejcziekei(sic), aged 19, died at the Maple Creek 
sanatorium yesterday and the body was brought here to the home 
of Mrs. W. Bishop, 1036 South 25th street and the funeral will 
be held at St. Mary's church Monday. Deceased came here from 
Sparta where he was taken ill.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 04, 1918, Page 3
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[cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


ANNA SKUBAL

Mrs. Julius (Anna) Skubal, 67, of 1219 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skubal, nee Anna Cisler, was born May 31, 1905, in the Town of 
Montpelier, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late George and Mary Rebitz 
Cisler. She was married to Julius Skubal April 10, 1923, at Stangelville. 
They lived in Manitowoc until 1935. They moved to the Town of Montpelier 
and farmed there until Mr. Skubal's death May 8, 1965. Mrs. Skubal then 
came back to Manitowoc to make her residence.
Survivors include three sons, a brother, Christ, of Milwaukee; two sisters, 
Mrs. Rose Dassey, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anton Ledvina, of Green Bay and 
10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service. Memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1972
(Survivors edited for living)
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[d. 06-07-1972/age 67 yrs./widow of Julius A. Skubal]
(31 May 1905/Jun 1972/SSDI)


ESTHER R. SKUBAL

Esther R. Skubal, age 93, a resident at Kindred Hearts, 5005 Vista Road, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 2402 Clarks Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life 
Saturday evening, August 9, 2014 at Kindred Hearts where she had resided the 
past four years.
Esther was born on May 27, 1921 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. She 
was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Jirikovec Lensmeyer. Esther 
had been employed at Mirro Aluminum. On July 1, 1950 she married Lawrence 
"Larry" Skubal at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville, Wisconsin. He 
preceded her in death on August 5, 1986.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Jeanelle and Willie Loberger, 
Manitowoc, WI; Willie's children: Dave and Jackie Loberger; John and Karol 
Loberger; Kathy and Jan Kowalski; Terri and Jerry Eells; Sue and Jerry Winiecki; 
Bill and Lisa Loberger; Ann and Frank Caruso; Margaret and Rocky Beckelman; 
two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Dorothy and Art Vogel, Green Bay, WI; 
Corrine Dose, Manitowoc, WI; Benny Shimon, Manitowoc, WI; two sisters-in-law: 
Janet Lensmeyer, Francis Creek, WI; Clara Lensmeyer, Manitowoc, WI; step 
grandchildren, step great grandchildren, step great great grandchildren, along 
with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 
her parents: Joseph and Frances Lensmeyer; husband: Larry Skubal; five sisters; 
two brothers and six brothers-in-law.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Dave Beaudry. 
Cremation will follow at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial 
of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc at a later date. Relatives 
and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 
10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral 
services a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside 
Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 12, Aug. 13, 2014


FRANK W. SKUBAL

Frank W. Skubal, retired farmer died early today at the home of his daughter 
Mrs. Anton Fictum 925 North 22nd street.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Watawa Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Skubal was born in Bohemia in 1856 and when a boy of seven accompanied 
his parents to the United States. The family settled on a farm in Franklin, 
Kewaunee county. Forty five years ago he married Miss Mary Janda, and they 
located on a farm. Seven years ago they moved to this city, to reside with 
their daughter. Mrs. Skubal died in May, 1937.
Survivors beside Mrs. Fictum include a son Julius, Route 3, Luxemburg, Wis. 
two sisters, Mrs. Frank Zahorik, city, Mrs. Frank Nemetz, Sheboygan, and seven 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of 
the service Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  July 21, 1938
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[bur. 07-23-1938/age 82 yrs./cause: myocarditis]
(photos for Skubal sent in by researcher/see contributors page/
These have been replaced by the photos Kent took which are more recent)


JULIUS SKUBAL

Julius Skubal, 69, of Rt. 3, Luxemburg, died Saturday morning following a 
heart attack while doing chores on his farm.
Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 
Stangelville the Rev. Rudolph Kerch officiating. The burial site win be announced 
later.
Mr. Skubal was born April 12, 1896, in the Zanders area, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Janda Skubal. He married Anna Cisler, at Stangelville, April 10, 1922. 
They resided at Manitowoc until moving to their farm home 29 years ago.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Lester of Rt. 2, Denmark, Allen of 
Mishicot and Vernon of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Monday at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, where 
the parish Rosary will be recited, at 8 p. m. and by the Holy Name Society 
at 8:30 p. m.
May 8, 1965
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[d. 05-08-1965 at Kewaunee Co. WI/age 69 yrs.]
(12 Apr 1896/May 1965/SSDI)


LAWRENCE L. SKUBAL

Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Skubal, 64, of 2402 Clark Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, August 5, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services will be 12:30 pm 
Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 1 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald 
Reimer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Skubal was born September 16, 1921 at Mishicot, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Louis and Frances Hallada Skubal. Mr. Skubal was a Watchmaker at Fehr's Jewelers 
for 26 years and then worked at United Savings and Loan, retiring in 1983. He 
married the former Esther R. Lensmeyer on July 1, 1950 at Kellnersville, 
Wisconsin. Mr. Skubal was a World War II Veteran, serving with the United States 
Navy. He was a member of Drews Bleser American Legion Post Number 88, F.O.E. 
Aerie Number 706 and a member of WFLA Lodge Number 142 of Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; a daughter and a son-in-law, Jeanelle and 
Willie Loberger of Edwardsville, Kansas; a brother and a sister-in-law, Floyd 
and Violet Skubal of Mishicot and other relatives and friends also survive. He 
was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Anderson.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 am Friday 
morning until the hour of service. There will be no Thursday evening visitation 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1986 page 20


MARY SKUBAL

Mrs. Frank Skubal, 65, nee Mary Janda, 925 North 22nd street, died at her home 
last night following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday 
morning at 7:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at eight 
o'clock from the Holy Innocents Church, the Rev. B.A. Radey officiating. Burial 
will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Skubal was born in the town of Mishicot in 1872. She was married 45 years 
ago to Frank Skubal. The couple lived on a farm in Kewaunee county until 5 years 
ago, when they retired and moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include the husband; a son, Julius of Stangelville; a daughter, Mrs. 
Anton Fictum of Manitowoc; a brother, Wenzel Janda of the town of Mishicot; a 
sister, Mrs. Joseph Klemish of Norman; and 7 grandchildren.
The body will lie at the funeral home from Wednesday evening until the time of 
the services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times   May 4, 1937
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[bur. 05-07-1937/age 65 yrs./cause: carcinoma uterus/bur. on Frank Skubal lot]


ALBERT SKUHRA

BOLT STRIKES GRAND STAND; 5 KILLED
Terrible Catastrophe at West Side Ball Park Sunday Afternoon When
Lightning Strikes Stand
5 KILLED OUTRIGHT; 4 SERIOUSLY INJURED; SCORES STUNNED 
By far The most serious fatality that has yet visited Manitowoc 
occurred Sunday, afternoon at the old west side ball park, 16th and 
Wollmer streets, when, during, the thunder storm that raged, a bolt 
of lightning struck the south east corner of the grand stand, came 
down the post at the entrance and killed outright five young men and 
boys besides injuring a dozen others. It was at 1:30 when the fatal 
stroke occurred and but for the fact that there were comparatively 
few on the grounds and less than a dozen in the grand stand or in 
close proximity to it, the death list would have been much larger. 
The five who lost their lives were Albert Skuhra, Walter Handl, 
Irving Woellert, Willie Knuzen, and Tony Klauck.
Such excitement as followed the shock has never been seen in Manitowoc. 
A half dozen doctors, summoned from as many telephones, hurried to the 
grounds in autos and carriages, through the pouring rain, and the scene 
as the bodies of the unfortunates were laid out on the grass near the 
grand stand and efforts made to resuscitate them was heart rending in 
the extreme. Parents, brothers and sisters of the unfortunates crowded 
around the loved ones, almost hysterical and it was with difficulty 
that the doctors were able to work over those in which there was some 
hope of reviving.
Walter and Frank Boehm, Harvey Kono and Theo. Burmeister were among the 
lads that were the most seriously injured and were revived. A score of 
others, standing in front of the stand, when the bolt struck, were 
knocked to the ground, some unconscious, but were soon brought around. 
There were less than 100 on the grounds when the bolt struck. The 
Plymouth team, who were scheduled to play the Schreihardt's at 2:30 in 
the afternoon, was out in the field practicing although it was commencing 
to rain. Some  of  the Schreihart players were just coming into the ground. 
The five who lost their lives were grouped around the entrance of the 
grand stand.
Suddenly, without warning, there was a bolt of lightning; that struck 
the roof of the stand, tore its way for three feet down the slanting 
side, and then went down the corner post, into the ground. It was all 
done so quickly that no one can explain just what occurred for the next 
few moments. Skura, was standing against the post with two others, and 
all toppled over, dead. Two other lads were just outside on the steps 
leaning into the stand, and they toppled over with a sign of an outcry. 
The others that were stunned cried out for help and doctors. A half 
frightened lad, seeing every one falling in and about the grand stand, 
rushed out of the grounds and ran to the residence of Editor Mackey of 
the Herald, that adjoins the ball grounds on the south. He at once 
telephoned for Dr. Patchen, who came to the scene through the driving 
rain in his automobile.
Frantic women in the neighborhood rushed into the park and added much 
to the excitement. The wife of Albert Skura, arrived on the scene and 
became hysterical. Closely following Dr. Patchen came Doctors Gleason; 
Meany, Luman and Thurtell, all of whom had been summoned by telephone 
from nearby residences. The news of the terrible accident at the west 
side park spread like wild fire through the city and soon, all avenues 
to the grounds, despite the fact that there was a down pour of rain at 
the time, were thronged with an anxious mob of people, some of them 
parents of the dead, who were not aware that their sons had met death 
until arriving at the park. 
Doctor Patchen superintended the work of trying to bring as many as 
there was any hope for to. A hasty examination showed that Skura, Handl, 
Woellert had been killed by the first shock. Young Knuttzen was thought 
to show some signs of life and he was carried to a residence just across 
the street from the ballpark exit but it was soon seen that he was past 
recovery. Little Tony Klauck, who was a son of a widow living at the 
corner of York and Seventh streets, showed more signs of life than any 
of the others. Dr. John Hoyer, who was present worked over the lad for 
half an hour. At one time, he opened his eyes and seemed to take notice 
of what was going on around him but he soon fell off again and was past 
recall.
Walter and John Boehm, young lads who were stunned by the bolt were taken 
to their home on 20th street and after much hard work were brought around 
all right. Harvey Kono and Theo. Burmeister two other lads were believed 
for a time to be fatally hurt but after doctors had worked over them for 
some time, they were revived and taken to their homes in carriages. A 
number of others were knocked down by the bolt but were able to proceed 
to their homes on foot with the assistance of relatives and friends. 
Scenes about the grounds while the patrol wagon was busy taking the dead 
away beggar description. For a long time the identity of the youngest of 
the five dead, Klauck, was unknown but finally a brother of the lad arrived 
at the park, not knowing that his brother was there, and on looking at the 
dead form, lying on the seats in the grand stand, said it was his brother.
The patrol in charge of the officers Carle, Dueno and Trochelli, came to 
the grounds and removed the body of Walter Handl, to his home on S.13th 
Street and returning conveyed Irving Woellert to the home on 20th street. 
A third trip was taken and young Klauck removed and in the meantime the 
undertaking wagon of Urbanck & Wattawa removed the remains of Albert Skura. 
The Patrol made one more trip and removed the Knutzen boy. By this time, a 
crowd of over 1,000 people had gathered at the park. All thoughts of playing 
the game between the Schreiharts and Plymouth were abandoned early in the 
afternoon. It was indeed fortunate that the bolt came when it did and not 
one hour later when there might have been a larger number in the grand stand 
and the death list correspondingly larger. With the removal of the body of 
Albert Skura, the crowds filed mournfully out of the grounds.
Albert Skura, the oldest of the quintate that lost their lives was about 32 
years old, and married being survived by a wife and child. He was prominent 
in union circles of the city, being a member of the Manitowoc Central Labor 
Council, deputy organizer of the State Federation, and a member of the 
Longshoremen's union. The unions meet this evening to make arrangements for 
his funeral. He had been hired to sell tickets at the grand stand for 
yesterday's game, this being the first time he had, ever officiated. His 
death was instantaneous, he leaning against the post and receiving the full 
shock of the bolt.
Walter Handl was 17 years old, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Handl, residing 
on S. 13th street and has been employed for the past three years in a north 
side meat market. He will probably be buried Tuesday.
Irving Woellert was the son of Chas. Woellert, tailor, and was 20 years of 
age. He will be buried Tuesday. Willie Knutzen, was 13 years of age and 
resides with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Knutzen on N. 15th street. 
He was a carrier on the Daily Herald. He will be buried Tuesday afternoon.
Tony Klauck was 13 years of age and resided at Seventh and York streets. He 
will be probably be(sic) buried Wednesday and the body taken to Kiel for 
interment. All the injured are getting along nicely. It was reported last 
night that Theo. Burmeister, also had died but this report proved to be 
untrue. Walter and Frank Boehm and Harvey Kono are all recovering from the 
effects of the shock to their nervous system.
It was an accident that will not soon be forgotten and its occurrence on the 
first day of the week will serve as topic for lesson by the pastors of the 
city in their talks.
Manitowoc Citizen, Thursday, July 26, 1906.  Front page.
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Albert Skuhra 
birth: 5 February 1876 City 
death: 22 July 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1906 City 
father: Joseph Skuhra 
mother: Anna 
spouse: Anna Thompson 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 07-23-1906]
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The first death claim to be paid by the Federal Casualty company was that paid 
over to the widow of Albert Skuhra, the late victim of the sad tragedy at the 
ball park two weeks ago. The claim netted $150.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat,  Aug. 4, 1906


JOSEF SKUHRA

Joseph Skuhra died last week after a brief illness. He was for a long time 
employed by Mr. Ed. Conway as a wheat buyer. He leaves a large family and 
in rather poor condition.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 29, 1884


MARIE K. SKWOR

Mrs. Charles (Marie) Skwor, 83, of 1422 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Skwor, nee Mary Ryan, was born April 14, 1892, at Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late John and Mary Bean Ryan. She was graduated from Milwaukee 
Teachers College and taught in Manitowoc, Cleveland, Garfield and Jefferson 
schools for more than 27 years. 
She was married to Herman Butz in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1929. 
She was married to Dr. Charles Skwor in 1943. He preceded her in death in 
1956. She was a charter member of the Eagles Auxiliary 706 at Manitowoc and 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Christian Mothers Altar society of the 
church, Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Retired 
Teachers Club, Federation of Republican Women of Manitowoc County and United 
Commercial Travelers Auxiliary. 
Survivors include a nephew, (private), of California, and cousins, Mrs. 
George (Fannie) Harding, of Sun City, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bean, 
of Apple Valley, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferdon and Mrs. Helen 
Hollenbeck, of Manitowoc; and a godchild, (private), of Manitowoc. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
where a parish wake service will be at 7 p.m. and an Eagles Memorial service 
at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, April 24, 1975 
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[bur. on Mrs. John Ryan lot]


ALBERT A. SLABY

Albert A. Slaby, 57, of ___ N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of a week.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Roland L. Schwandt officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Slaby was born March 24, 1898, in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. 
He came to Manitowoc as a youth and was employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Inc., and later by a road construction company and for the past 27 years by 
the Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. In 1926 he married Alice Stika who died in 
1937. In 1951 he married Mrs. Viola Blair. He was a member of the Manitowoc 
Eagles aerie and the cement plant workers union. She survives along with a 
daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Mandel? of Two Rivers; a son, Bayliss Blair, a seaman 
in the merchant marine; three brothers, Peter, Frank and Anton of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Shefick? of Loyal, Wis, and Mrs. Adolph Stangel of 
Rt. 1, Mishicot; and 18 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1956  P.29 
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[d. 02-11-1956/age 57 yrs.]


ALICE (STEKA) SLABY

Mrs. Albert Slaby, 36, of 825 North 11th street, died Sunday morning after a 
week's illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the 
Shimek and Schwartz funeral home, in charge of the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the 
Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Alice Stika(sic) in Kewaunee in 1900. She attended the Kewaunee high 
school and later was graduated from the State Teachers college at Oshkosh. 
She taught school in Kewaunee county for five years. 
In 1925 she was married to Albert Slaby. 
Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Irene Mae, city; parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Benjamin Stika, Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Homme, Duluth, Minn.; three 
brothers, William, Chicago, Walter and Benjamin, Milwaukee. 
The body is at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 2, 1937  P. 9 
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[bur. 06-23-1937/age 36 yrs./cause: generalized septemia (henolztic streptoccus/
bur. on Albert A. Slaby lot]


ANNA M. SLADKEY

Mrs. Joseph F. Sladkey, 85, died Tuesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital 
after a lingering illness. Her home is at 513 State St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Roland Schwandt of the First Lutheran 
Church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Sladkey, nee Anna Hejda, was born in Bohemia on May 1, 1867, and came 
to this country with her parents when three months old. The family settled 
in Cooperstown. On Feb. 2, 1884, she was married to Mr. Sladkey, who was a 
salesman for the Rand and Roemer Hardware Co. and later he was associated 
in the insurance business. Mr. Sladkey died in 1925. Mrs. Sladkey resided 
in Manitowoc since her marriage.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hugo Drumm of Manitowoc and two sons, 
Edwin W. and Jerome J. of Chicago, eight grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1952  P.18 
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[d. 11-04-1952/age 85 yrs./bur. on Joseph F. Sladkey lot]


CHARLES GEORGE SLADKEY

Charles G. Sladkey, 57, of 1215 south Eighth Street, died at Holy Family 
hospital early this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral service 
will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer's funeral home and 9 o'clock 
at the St. Boniface Catholic church the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Sladkey was born in 1890 in Manitowoc, where he lived all his life. 
He married Thelka Goetzler in 1920. For many years he was associated with 
the Brandt Printing and Binding company. Mr. Sladkey was member of the 
United commercial Travler's association.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Anna Sladkey of Manitowoc: his wife; 
a son, a sister Mr. Hugo Drumm of Manitowoc and two brothers 
Edwin and Jerome, both of Chicago. (Survivors edited for living)
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The body may 
be viewed at the funeral home from  8 p.m. Sunday, until time of service
Manitowoc Herald Time, Saturday August 23, 1947
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[d. 08-23-1947/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Chas. Sladkey lot-his wife]


JOSEPH F. SLADKEY

FATAL ACCIDENT, J. F. SLADKEY FUNERAL DEAD 
IS KILLED ON HUNTING TRIP NEAR MARIBEL
Well Known Insurance Man Meets Death in Woods
Victim of a hunting accident near Maribel late yesterday Joseph F. Sladkey, 
well known insurance man of the city and former city official is dead at his 
home, 613 State street. News of the tragedy, which reached here at 5 o'clock 
last night, came as a shock to the community where Mr. Sladkey had made his 
home for more than fifty years.
Mr. Sladkey's death was due to an accident which came at the close of a day's 
hunting in the woods north of Maribel where with Joseph Spidler, an employe 
of his brother Matt Sladkey, he had been hunting fox. The two had ended their 
day's sport and Mr. Sladkey was to return home on the Green Bay bus. He had 
parted from Mr. Spidler and had started to crawl through a wire fence to reach 
the roadway when the trigger of the gun caught on the wire and exploded the 
weapon, the shot striking Mr. Sladkey in the head, causing almost instant 
death.
Companion Summons Aid
Mr. Spidler, who had proceeded only a short distance on his way to return to 
the Matt Sladkey farm heard the shot and rushing back to the scene discovered 
the tragedy. He hurriedly summoned aid and Dr. Kellner, who arrived soon after, 
found that nothing could be done, death having been instantaneous it is believed. 
The body was later brought to this city and taken to the Pfeffer undertaking 
rooms and later removed to the home on State street. 
Was Ardent Sportsman 
Mr. Sladkey, who was an ardent sportsman and lived hunting, left his home here 
Thursday to visit with a brother-in-law John Yench at Denmark, planning to spend 
a day with his brother Matt at Maribel and to enjoy a hunt. He had business at 
Denmark and Cooperstown and had completed his work Sunday when he went to the 
Matt Sladkey home for a visit.
Mr. Sladkey had planned to return Tuesday but a hunting tip was planned with 
Spidler and he telephoned Mrs. Sladkey that he would be home Wednesday evening. 
News of the tragedy came as a great shock to the family and was accentuated by 
the fact that Monday was the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. 
Sladkey.
Was a Self Made Man 
Joseph Sladkey was born in Bohemia May 1, 1863 and came to America with his 
parents in 1867, the family locating at Cooperstown where his boyhood was spent, 
typical of the boy of the pioneer family. Unable to attend school by reasoning 
of assisting his parents in the clearing of the farm from the wilderness, Mr. 
Sladkey was what is known as a self made man, having attended schools but two 
months and educating himself by study. He remained on the farm and on February 2, 
1855 was married at Pittsfield, Brown county and with his bride took up his 
residence in this city.
For sixteen years Mr. Sladkey was a salesman for the old Rand and Roemer Hardware 
Co. and in 1907 he engaged in the insurance business which he followed to the 
time of his death. For years he was secretary and agent of the Manitowoc Mutual 
Fire Insurance company and later maintained his own offices in the Torrison block.
Served in Council 
Mr. Sladkey served three terms as a member of the city council from the Second 
Award retiring in 1919 and he was a conscientious and hard working member of 
the board.
Besides his wife he is survived by four children, Mrs. Hugo Drumm, this city, 
E.W. Sladkey and Jerome Sladkey of Chicago and Charles G. Sladkey of this city. 
Three grandchildren also survive.
Three brothers, John Sladkey of Oconto Falls and Matt Sladkey of Maribel 
(sic-1 brother not listed) and three sisters, Anna Sladkey of Maribel, Mrs. 
Alfred Rassmussen of Mishicot and Joseph Yench of Denmark also survive.
Deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows, the C.S.P.S. and Z.C.B.J. societies, 
the U.C.T. and other fraternal orders.
He was a man of likeable qualities, companionable and always an optimist and was 
well thought of.
Funeral on Saturday
Funeral services for Mr. Sladkey will be held Saturday afternoon from the home 
on State street and will be in charge of Chickerming lodge, I.O.O.F.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 5, 1925  P.2
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*Note: The following is Joseph's son Edwin:
Edwin Sladkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sladkey of this city, was 
married last week in Chicago to Miss Marie Quigley of that city. They 
will reside in Chicago where Mr. Sladkey is employed by the Western 
Electric company. The parents of the groom were present at the wedding.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 7, 1915 P. 1


THECKLA C. SLADKEY

Mrs. Charles Sladkey, 80, of 1215 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sladkey, nee Theckla Goetzler, was born May 3, 1893, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Edward and Susan Fankel Goetzler. She was married to 
Charles G. Sladkey Nov. 30, 1920, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her 
in death in 1947. She was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar 
Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include a son, James, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Miss Florence 
Goetzler, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Andrew Geiger, of Appleton and nieces and 
nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, where 
a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar 
Society, Daughters of Isabella and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1974  P.14
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[widow of Charles J. Sladkey]


AGNES SLADKY

Mrs. Jsoeph Sladky, 83, of 1106 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz and Charles Sindelar 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sladky, nee Agnes Benes, was born April 17, 1888, at Chrastna, 
Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Slivnsky Benes. She 
was married to Joseph Sladky Sept. 16, 1911, at Manitowoc. The couple 
located in Ely, Iowa and returned to Manitowoc in 1915. Mrs. Sladky was 
a member of the Unity of Czech Ladies.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Irwin (Mary) Weavers, 
of Cedar Grove, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Frances Paducha, of Prague, 
Czechoslovakia, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two 
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 
Thursday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 2, 1971
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[d. 11-02-1971/age 83 yrs./wife of Joseph Sladky]


ALVIN G. SLADKY

Alvin G. Sladky, 56, of 1830 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sladky was born Jan. 27, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
former Mayor George Sladky and Mrs. Hilda Mahnke Sladky. He was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1933. He was a 
machinist by trade and self-employed. He married Ursula Meyer 
Sept. 16, 1939, at Two Rivers. The couple resided in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); his mother, Mrs. George Sladky of Manitowoc; 
and a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Arlene) Rehrauer, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1972
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[d. 07-11-1972/age 56 yrs./bur. on Ursula L. Sladky lot]
(27 Jan 1916/Jul 1972/SSDI)


ANNA SLADKY

Mrs. Anna Sladky, of 508 St. Clair street, died last night at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. F.M. Bouda at Two Rivers. She has been in failing health since 
January.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the 
Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sladky, nee Anna Novy, was born in Kellnersville in 1866 and 56 years ago 
was married to Wenzel Sladky. Forty-one years ago they moved to this city. Mr. 
Sladky died in 1903.
Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Bouda, of Two Rivers; son, Joseph, of this city; 
two brothers, Anton of this city, Wenzel of Hougan, Wis.; three sisters, Emma and 
Mrs. Kate Rocky of this city, Mrs. Joseph Kliment, of Melnik.
She was a member of the Altar society of the Sacred Heart congregation who will 
meet at the funeral home Friday evening to recite the rosary. The body may be 
viewed from Friday noon until the hour of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1941 P. 2
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[d. 05-22-1941/age 74 yrs./cause: arterio slerosis]


BARBARA SLADKY

Mrs. Simon Sladky, aged 30 years, died Saturday morning at her home 
on North 11th street after a few days illness. Her death was due to 
blood poisoning. Her death was unexpected and was a shock to her 
family and friends. She leaves a husband and four children.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 9, 1911  pg. 1
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The funeral of the late Mrs. Simon Sladky took place this 
afternoon from the home with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 07, 1911 Page 2
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[cause: septecemia]
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(Barbara Sclodky/d. between Feb. & Apr. 1911/age 28 yrs./
cause: miscarriage/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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(From 1900 6 ward Manitowoc census: Simon Sladky age 60; 
Barbora Sladky wife age 30; Sadie age 7; Helen age 6; 
Simon Jr. age 4; George age 2)
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No. 19 First publication May 17, 1911. 
PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Barbara Sladky, deceased.-In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Barbara 
Sladky of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said 
court.
And J.F. Sladky, of city of Manitowoc, in said county, having presented to said 
court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that 
said Barbara Sladky died testate, at city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 4th 
day of March, 1911; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and 
that J.F. Sladky is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be 
proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to 
F. J. (sic) Sladky.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of 
said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, to 
be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the the 13th 
day of June 1911, at 10 o'clock a.m.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Daily Herald, a newspaper published 
in said Manitowoc county.
Dated May 16, 1911.
By the Court.
John Chloupek, County Judge


CATHERINE SLADKY    (d. 1911)

DIED:
Miss Kathryn Sladky(sic), aged 23 years, died Sunday night at her 
home, 313 North 10th street, after a protracted illness. She was a 
compositor on the Herald for some time but had to resign her position 
over a year ago on account of failing health. On the advice of her 
physician she entered the sanitarium at Wales and after remaining 
there a short time returned home apparently improved. She was a young 
lady of admirable qualities and a large circle of friends regret her 
untimely death. She is survived by her mother, one sister Martha and 
a brother Jos. Sladky. The funeral was held Wednesday. Interment was 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 17, 1911  pg. 1
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[bur. 08-16-1911/cause: tuberculosis]


EDWARD T. SLADKY

Edward Thomas Sladky, 33, of 719 North Sixth street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon in Holy Family hospital after an illness of four months.
Mr. Sladky was born in 1917 in Manitowoc and lived in the city all his life. 
He married the former Miss Grace Baum, also of Manitowoc, in 1943. A salesman 
for the Lustra corporation, he was also a musician and played trumpet in the 
Manitowoc Marine band and Dick Fricke's orchestra. He was a member of the 
Elks club and the local musician's union.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic church, 
Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; a son, John living at home; mother, Mrs. Joseph T. 
Sladky Sr., of Manitowoc, and a brother, Joseph C. Sladky of Wausau.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Sunday noon until 
8:30 a.m. Monday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 16, 1950  P. 2
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[d.09-15-1950/age 33 yrs.]


GEORGE J. SLADKY    (d. 1950)

Mayor Sladky Dies Suddenly 
Collapses at Office Desk
Funeral Services Will Be Tuesday Afternoon 
Mayo George J. Sladky, 56, Manitowoc's, first full time chief executive and 
prior to that an alderman for nine years, collapsed and died of a heart attack 
in his city hall office late Friday afternoon.
The mayor, apparently in good health had been about his official duties Friday. 
He was conferring with Judge Albert H. Schmidt, who had been engaged in revising 
the city's municipal code. The judge had just walked out of the major's office 
when he heard a thump. He looked back to see the mayor collapsed over his desk.
The judge summoned the mayor's secretary, Miss Thelma Kries, who brought a 
tumbler of water and was joined by Miss Katherine McConnell, city nurse. Dr. C.E. 
Wall, called by phone, pronounced the mayor dead.
Funeral Tuesday 
Funeral services for Mayor Sladky will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First 
German Evangelical Lutheran church. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen of the Grace Lutheran 
church will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The sudden death of Mayor Sladky shocked city officialdom and citizens of 
Manitowoc, where he has been a lifelong resident. Since taking over the office 
in April, 1949, Mayor Sladky has devoted all his time to the office, turning over 
the garage business which he and his son Alvin, operated on Chicago street, to the 
latter. 
Mayor Sladky was prominent at numerous city gatherings. Only Thursday evening he 
was a guest at the informal gathering at the new clubhouse of Alcoholics Anonymous 
and chatted there with members and guests for two hours.
The sudden death of the mayor elevated Alderman Walter Koepke, president of the 
council to the post of acting mayor, the latter will serve until the April 1951 
election.
Lifelong Resident
Mayor Sladky was born in this city in 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sladky. 
He attended the north side schools and when a young man learned the auto mechanics 
trade. He soon branched out on his own and opened an automobile repair business on 
Chicago street. 
He continued in this business for 39 years, until chosen mayor.
He was elected to the city council in 1938 from the second ward, and served 
continuously until 1947 when he retired without seeking reelection. He served on 
all the important council committees and also headed the council at one time as 
president.
Mayor Sladky entered the race for mayor in the spring of 1949, and was elected 
over former Mayor Herbert Schipper. He was inaugurated in April of that year as 
the city's first full time mayor. The council had previously set up this post, 
in place of the old policy of having the mayor serve only part time. 
His Activities 
He was active in the organization of mayors of Fox river valley and lake shore 
cities, (Cont. on Page 2, Col. 6) MAYOR SLADKY DIES SUDDENLY (Cont. from Page 1) 
which had its inception a few months before he took office. He also took an 
active interest in the drive to bring new industries to Manitowoc, which resulted 
in the incorporation of the Manitowoc Development corporation.
Mayor Sladky was vice president of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran congregation 
and a member of the local chapter of the Izaak Walton league. 
On June 20, 1915, he married Miss Hilda Mahnke. She survives with a son, Alvin, 
and daughter, Mrs. Alfred Rehrauer, of this city; mother, Mrs. Joseph Sladky of 
this city; three sisters, Mrs. Michael Lutz, Mrs. Edwin Hrudka, Mrs. Walter 
Detjen, of this city; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Monday noon. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until 
the hour of services.
The Chamber of Commerce today requested that industrial and business establish-
ments fly flags at half staff Tuesday, the funeral date for the late mayor.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1950  pp 1, 2
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[bur. 07-19-1950/age 56 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Joseph M. Sladky lot]
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Miss Hilda Mahnke and Mr. George Sladky were married Wednesday afternoon at the 
German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Karl Machmueller officiating. The attendants were 
Miss Ella Sladky, sister of the groom and Herbert Mahnke, brother of the bride. 
After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's mother, 
Mrs. C. Mahnke, Division Street.
The bride is a young lady of a pleasing disposition and is a favorite in social 
circles. The groom is an industrious young man, a machinist by trade and is 
employed by the Central Iron Works. Mr. and Mrs. Mahnke (sic) left in the evening 
on a wedding trip to Chicago and other cities. Upon their return they will make 
their home on Chicago Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 1, 1915


HILDA E. SLADKY

Mrs. Hilda E. Sladky, 79, formerly of 708 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Sladky, nee Hilda E. Mahnke, was born Feb. 24, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Christ and Bertha Wilsing Mahnke. She was married to George J. Sladky 
June 30, 1915, at Manitowoc. Mr. Sladky was a former mayor of the City of 
Manitowoc from 1949 to 1950. He preceded her in death July 14, 1950. Mrs. Sladky 
was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Al (Arlene) Rehrauer, a brother, Bernard, 
Two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Duebner and Mrs. Clara Haupt, of Manitowoc; seven 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Alvin, two brothers and five 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
until noon Thursday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1974  P.23
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[widow of George J. Sladky/bur. on Mrs. Joseph M. Sladky lot]
*******
Miss Hilda Mahnke and Mr. George Sladky were married Wednesday afternoon at the 
German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Karl Machmueller officiating. The attendants were 
Miss Ella Sladky, sister of the groom and Herbert Mahnke, brother of the bride. 
After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's mother, 
Mrs. C. Mahnke, Division Street.
The bride is a young lady of a pleasing disposition and is a favorite in social 
circles. The groom is an industrious young man, a machinist by trade and is 
employed by the Central Iron Works. Mr. and Mrs. Mahnke (sic) left in the evening 
on a wedding trip to Chicago and other cities. Upon their return they will make 
their home on Chicago Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 1, 1915


JOHN T. SLADKY    (d. 2000)

John "Butchie" Sladky, age 54, of 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
morning, July 21, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2000, at the Deja & 
Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the 
service, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
John was born December 8, 1945, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward Sladky and 
Grace Baum Sladky Kakes. He attended school in Mishicot, graduating from Mishicot 
High School in 1964. He served with the United States Army from November 30, 1965 
until February 1, 1966. John was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for a number of 
years until his disability forced him to retire. He was a long time member of Holy 
Innocents parish where he served as a communion distributor. John enjoyed listening 
to music.
He is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jane and Bob Benthein, 
Manitowoc, Nancy Kakes, Two Rivers; one nephew, Scott (Vyky) Benthein, Valders; 
one great nephew and one great niece, Alex and Taryn Benthein and a few special 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and 
his step father, Dan Kakes.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 1 p.m. on 
Monday, until the time of service at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Herald Time Reporter, July 22, 2000 P. A2


JOS. T. SLADKY    (d. 1947)

Joseph T. Sladky, 61, of 719 North Sixth street, died this morning at the Holy 
Family hospital, following a week's illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L.M. Schorn 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Sladky was born in Kossuth in 1886 and when a young man moved to this city. 
He was employed for 43 years as a blacksmith and later as an automobile repair 
man by the Kerscher company on Buffalo street. Two months ago Mr. Sladky left 
this company to engage in business for himself.
In 1909 he married Miss Mary Havlinek in this city. She survives with two sons, 
Joseph C. of Wausau and Edward T. of this city; sister, Mrs. Frank Bouda of Two 
Rivers, and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon, where the rosary 
will be recited Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 5, 1947 P. 2 
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Funeral services for Joseph T. Sladky of 719 North Sixth street, who died Friday, 
will be held at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The rosay will be recited for Mr. Sladky, who was a tinsmith for many years, at 
7 o'clock Monday night at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 6, 1947 P. 2
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[Joseph/d. 12-05-1947/age 61 yrs./bur. on Anna Sladky lot]


JOSEPH SLADKY    (d. 1975)

Joseph Sladky, 87, of Park Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1106 Park Row 
Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at the home.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sladky was born March 5, 1888, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late Frank 
and Marie Nehasil Sladky. He came to the Untied States in 1907. He married 
Agnes Benes Sept. 16, 1911, at Manitowoc. After their marriage they located 
at Ely, Iowa, returning to Manitowoc to reside in 1915. Mrs. Sladky preceded 
him in death Nov. 2, 1971. He was employed by the City of Manitowoc Parks and 
Cemetery Department, retiring in 1953. He was a member of ZCBJ Lodge. 
Survivors include a son-in-law and daughter, Irwin and Mary Weavers, of Cedar 
Grove; a brother, Ondrej, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Hervert, of Czechoslovakia; 
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday 
and Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 1975  P.23. 


JOSEPH M. SLADKY    (d. 1918)

COMMITTED SUICIDE
Joseph Sladkey(sic), aged 48, a well known blacksmith of the city, committed 
suicide Tuesday noon while visiting his sister, Mrs. Joseph Holley at Shoto. 
He suffered an injury last summer and spent several months in the local hospital. 
He did not fully recover from his injury and inability to work with his former 
effectiveness worried him and drove him into despondency. He went out to visit 
with his sister, Sunday. He was missed Tuesday noon and a search revealed his 
body behind the barn with the throat slashed. He must have been brooding over 
his troubles and in a sudden fit of dementia, took this terrible method of 
being relieved of them. The body was brought to the city Tuesday afternoon. 
Mr. Sladkey is survived by his wife, four children, an aged mother and a number 
of brothers and sisters. The funeral was held this morning from Sacred Heart 
Church, Rev. J. T. O'Leary officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1918
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Manitowoc - Joseph Sladkey(sic), an expert machinist, 41 years old, died at 
the home of his sister at Nashotah, from wounds reported to have been self-
inflicted with a razor. It is said the man had been brooding over an injury 
suffered several months ago and from which he thought he would not recover.
Waunakee Index, Fri., March 8, 1918 page 6
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[bur. 02-28-1918/cause: suicide]


MARY SLADKY    (d. 1954)

Mrs. Joseph M. Sladky, 82, of 606 Chicago St., Manitowoc, mother of the late 
Mayor George Sladky, died Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 .m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Mary Steiner in Cato in 1872 and 1893 was married to Joseph Sladky. 
They located in Manitowoc where her husband was employed for many years at the 
Richards Iron Works. He died in 1918.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Michael Lutz, Mrs. Edwin Hrudka, and Mrs. 
Walter Detjen, all of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Petri of Mishicot, Miss 
Emma Steiner of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon, where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1954  P. 17 
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[d. 06-12-1954/age 82 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Joseph Sladky lot]
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BURNS EYE WITH LYE
Mrs. Joseph Sladkey(sic) Meets with Painful Accident
Mrs. Joseph Sladkey, Chicago Street, may suffer permanent injury to her eye as 
result of an accident which befell her Monday and in which a quantity of lye 
entered one of her eyes. Mrs. Sladkey was engaged in opening a can of lye when 
is some manner it slipped in her hand and some of the contents of the box was 
thrown into her face, entering the eye. The woman suffered intensely from the 
injury and though the eye was cleared at once, she is still suffering from the 
effects of the lye and the eye gives evidence of having been seriously affected.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 9, 1909 page 1
(1900 Manitowoc census, Chicago street:
Joseph Sladky age 26; wife Mary 28; Georgie 6; Ella 3; Laura 1; Addie 4/12;
brother-in-law Joseph Steiner 21)


MARY M. SLADKY    (d. 1956)

Mrs. Joseph Sladky, 69, of 719 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at St. 
Mary Hospital, Rhinelander, where she was staying with her son Joseph Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home in Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
with the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mary Havlinek was born in the Town of Kossuth in 1887, daughter 
of the ______________ Mrs. John Havlinek. In 1909 she was married to Joseph 
Sladky and the couple resided in Manitowoc. He was employed for a number of 
years as a radiator repairman at the F. J. Kerscher Co.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Jr. of Rhinelander; two brothers, Frank of 
Two Rivers and Henry of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. George Vraney 
and Mrs. Albert Westphal of Manitowoc, Mrs. Rose Hodek of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Calvin Barta of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; and two grandchildren. Her husband died 
in 1947.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1956  P.28 
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[d. 11-20-1956/age 69 yrs./bur. on Anna Sladky lot]


SIMON SLADKY    (d. 1926)

SIMON SLADKY EARLY GRAIN BUYER, PASSES
Body to Be Brought from Chicago to Rest In City
Simon Sladky, for many years a resident and business man of this city, died at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Gregory, at Chicago last night and the body 
will be brought here tomorrow morning at 7:35 over the Chicago and North Western 
for burial at the family lot in Evergreen. Services will be held tomorrow 
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel at Evergreen and will be in charge of the 
C.S.B.S lodge, a Bohemian organization of which deceased was a member.
Born in Bohemia seventy six years ago Simon Sladky came to this country as a 
young man and was married here many years ago. A number of children were born to 
the couple who were later divorced. Mr. Sladky married a second time here and his 
wife died some years ago. Four children were born to this union. They are Mrs. 
John Gregory of Chicago, Mrs. M. Walker of Denver, Colorado, George of this city 
and Simon Jr.
A third venture in matrimony ended in the divorce court and of late years Mr. Sladky 
had made his home with his two sons on North Water street. He left here last fall to 
visit at Chicago and at Denver. No word was received from him and the telegram 
announcing his death came as a shock to friends and relatives.
A half century ago Simon Sladky was engaged in grain buying here, a business which 
he continued even after establishing the second hand store. He held a number of 
locations about the city, at one time being located just north of the old city limits 
on the Lake Shore road. For a number of years he has been on North Water street 
adjoining the water tower. As far as known he has no brothers or sisters living.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 22, 1926 P. 2
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FIRE IS CLOTHED IN MYSTERY
SLADKY HOME IS TOTAL LOSS
First Fire Due to Explosion of Lamp; Causes No Loss
FAMILY LEAVES HOME AND IS REPORTED LOST
Neighbor Tells Sensational Story of Attempt to Drug Family, Pistol Shots, Etc.
Two fires, one at 7 o'clock Thursday night and the second early this morning, 
both surrounded by mystery caused the loss of the home of Simon Sladky, on the 
Two Rivers road, east of the city, entailed a loss of $1500 or more. Absence of 
the Sladky family from the home at the time and their non-appearance on the scene 
during the fire, gave rise to sensational reports that members of the family had 
perished in the flames but Mr. Sladky, his wife and three children were found at 
the home of a neighbor this morning.
Several explosions, which are said to have occurred during the fire, alleged 
presence of a party of strangers in the vicinity, report that an attempt had been 
made to chloroform neighbors continued to give the public a most sensational story 
early today and with the reported loss of Sladky's family in the fire, the case 
created a big stir until investigation made by the authorities revealed that there 
was little to the sensation, aside from the burning of the home.
Mrs. Fred Smith, a neighbor of the Sladky's furnished the sensation of the 
investigation that was undertaken by the authorities when she declared her belief 
that an attempt had been made by some one, unknown, to chloroform her family during 
the night, presumably to provide against Mrs. Smith and her children being aroused 
by the fire. Mrs. Smith declares that she detected the odor of the drug and that 
members of the family experienced symptoms that accompany chloroform. Though aroused 
by the fire, Mrs. Smith says she was afraid to leave her home because of her 
suspicions.
Overturning of a lamp and its explosion while the family was at supper at 7 o'clock 
caused fire No. 1 but at that time the blaze was extinguished and the danger was 
thought to have passed. Owing to the fact that the house was filled with smoke and 
members of the family suffered from a nervous attack in the excitement, Sladky 
arranged to spend the night at the Jounger Interurban Hall and with his family went 
there soon after the fire and this morning, professed to know nothing of the 
destruction of the building during the night. 
Origin of the second fire, which was discovered after midnight and resulted in total 
destruction of the home is something of a mystery though it is possible that the 
first fire may not have been entirely extinguished and may have smoldered to break 
out afresh later. This theory is made more acceptable by the fact that the dense 
smoke which filled the house early in the evening made it impossible to complete a 
thorough investigation and it is not improbable that the fire was smoldering during 
the hours from 7 until 12:30 when it broke out anew.
Employes of the Traction Co. power house, who rushed to the scene when the second 
fire was discovered could do little to fight the fire and the fire department which 
was called out by an alarm turned in from Box 12, downtown, returned to the station 
after a run to the hill and discovery that the fire was outside the city limits and 
inaccessible for work of the firemen. Officers Christiansen and Ladwig of the police 
department made a trip to the scene but the fire had such a start that there was no 
chance to save the structure and the attempt was abandoned.
Police officers and neighbors who were at the fire were led to believe that Sladky 
and his family perished in the flames, no member of the family being about the 
premises and it not being known that they had arranged to spend the night at the 
Jeunger place. The firing of several shots was reported during the fire and gave 
rise to other sensational rumors but this is explained by a statement that it was 
due to explosion of cartridges which had been in a bureau drawer in the burning 
house. There is said to have been two or more explosions and there is nothing to 
indicate that the cartridge theory is not right.
Sladky's loss is not confined to the home and furniture but includes $75 which it 
is said the family had secreted in the house and which was neglected in the excitement 
attending the fire early in the evening. Sladky had been employed in the pea field 
during the summer and the family had saved the $75 which Mrs. Sladky had placed in 
its hiding place. Coupled with the story told by Mrs. Smith is another relatives to 
the presence in the vicinity of a part of four strangers said to be canvassing for 
medicine in the city. The strangers occupy a house south of the Sladky premises and 
it is said that they live in retirement being seen only when the men leave the house 
and return. Women of the party remain close indoors and the evident secrecy has 
aroused curiosity and in connection with Mrs. Smith's story, furnished some small 
sensation which will be investigated. Police authorities are inclined to pay little 
attention to the two reports, believing that Mrs. Smith was nervous from the 
excitement and that there was no occasion for the alarm.
At the time of the first fire early in the evening, Mrs. Hinschman, who was at the 
Sladky's home summoned assistance for the family at Juenger's place, members of a 
threshing crew there have responded and the men had little trouble in getting the 
flames under control. The fact that the house was so filled by smoke as to make a 
thorough search of the premises a hard matter, accounts for the fact that some small 
particle of fire may not have been extinguished and later started the flames which 
destroyed the place.
Insurance totaling $2850 was carried by Sladky, $1600 on the house, $800 on furniture, 
$300 on the barn and $150 on tools owned by Sladky and the insurance will cover the 
losses it is said. The insurance with J.F. Chas. McDowner from which Sladky secured 
the property in a trade of city property at Tenth and Park Streets. Sladky had occupied 
the premises for three years and is engaged in conducting a second hand furniture store 
in the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 18, 1908
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To Investigate Sladky Fire
Insurance Company Will Ask State Fire Marshal's Aid in Inquiry
Insurance companies carrying the risks on the Sladky fire loss of Friday morning will 
demand a thorough investigation into the fire and circumstances surrounding it and 
the state fire marshal will be asked to assist in the inquiry, it is said. Application 
has been made at Madison to have G. H. Kiland, fire marshal deputy, of this city to 
report here to aid in the investigation and it is said the insurance companies will 
contest payment of the policies unless satisfied that the fire was due to accident.
J.F. Sladky, local representative of the companies carrying the risks, has been advised 
an adjuster will be sent here next week and it is directed to be prepared to assist in 
the investigation. An effort was made to reach Deputy Marshal Kiland of the state 
department to have him here to start with the investigation and is probable that he 
will return to the city in time. The demand for investigation results from the 
sensational rumors afloat concerning the fire and from the story which Mrs. Fred Smith 
told.
There has been no new developments in the case since the first reports of the fire and 
no attempt has been made at investigation by local authorities. Sladky, owner of the 
property has taken no action in the matter and probably will not do so until the 
insurance adjuster reaches here. There are many rumors current about the fire and some 
are sensational.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 19, 1908
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No Action on Sladky Fire
State Fire Marshal Gets Report That Fire Was Due to Accident
MAY BE COURT FIGHT OVER THE INSURANCE
State and county authorities will take no action relative to the fire which 
destroyed the home of Simon Sladky, on the Two Rivers road three weeks ago. The 
investigation which was made by Deputy Fire Marshall Kiland having established 
that fire was due entirely to accident and a report to this effect has been 
filed with the state department and local authorities have been advised that 
there is no action contemplated. The investigation by the State Marshall was 
undertaken as result of peculiarities attending the destruction of the property, 
two fires occurring in the house in one night, the last and destructive blaze 
during the absence of the family. Not withstanding the report of the fire marshall, 
the fire may be the cause of litigation in the courts, the payment of the $2800 
insurance being questioned it is said. Mention of the insurance is made in the 
report which has been filed by the state official but the report is not made 
public and further than stated, its contents is unknown. Sladky held insurance 
which had been in force for a long period and was transferred to him when the 
property changed hands a few years ago. The original policy was taken out 22 years 
ago and had been transferred with the change of owners. No action has been taken 
by the insurance companies on payment of policies on the property, the companies 
waiting for the fire marshals report. The companies have 60 days from the date 
of proof of fire and the period will not expire for three or four weeks and there 
may be no further developments until that time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Oct. 6, 1908


URSULA L. SLADKY

Ursula L. Sladky, age 78, of 770 E. Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
September 11, 1996, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 1996, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. David Zimmerman will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Ursula was born January 6, 1918, in Two Rivers, Wis., daughter of the late 
Edward and Martha Schwers Meyer. She grew up and was educated in Two Rivers 
and employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company. Urusla (sic) was married to Alvin G. 
Sladky September 16, 1939, at Two Rivers. Alvin preceded her in death July 11, 
1972.
Surviving children include Ruth Ann and Robert Bukowski, Manitowoc, Mary and 
Alfred Wozney, Two Rivers, George A. and Patricia Sladky, Manitowoc; 
grandchildren include Tracey and Beth Sladky, Gayle and Dale Cayemberg, Jason 
and Tami Sladky, Michael Sladky and Sara Sladky, all of Manitowoc, Jennifer 
Wozney, Minneapolis, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Courtney Sladky, Carly 
Cayemberg, and Alex Sladky; brothers and sister include, Harold and Gertrude 
Meyer, Two Rivers, Roland and Katherine Meyer, Manitowoc, Marilyn Hempel, Two 
Rivers, Edward Meyer, Sturgeon Bay; one sister-in-law, Arlene Rehrauer; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by 
three brothers-in-law, Lloyd Wachowski, Alfred Rehrauer and Harold Hampel.
Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Friday from 
10 a.m. until the time of service.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Manitowoc, is assisting the family.
Special thank you to Judy Swan, Vida Sartori and all of the Home Health Care 
workers at Family Services Lakeshore. Your caring, kindness and love shown to 
Ursula was deeply appreciated. Ursula was a special mother, grandmother and 
great-grandmother who will be sadly missed.
Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1996 P. A2
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[widow of Alvin Sladky]


WENCEL SLADKY    (d. 1903)

(Detailed chronicle of the suicide by hanging of Wenzel Sladky in the 
shed behind his York St. residence. About 40, he leaves a wife and 
3 children.)
Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903
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COMMITTED SUICIDE
Tired of Life Wenzel(sic) Sladky Hangs Himself
Monday afternoon the 14 year old daughtger of Wenzel Sladky discovered her 
father's body hanging in the barn. The alarm was given and people from all over 
flooded to the house but the body was not cut down until Dr. Fraser arrived about 
10 minutes after its discovery. The foolish notion that a body cannot be removed 
except by an authorized person is quite prevalent here. Dr. Fraser endeavored to 
restore life but finally pronounced Sladky dead. Here is again a case that shows 
what a man can do for himself.
At the time of death Sladky was 40 years old, he had formerly lived in the town of 
Kossuth being a prosperous well to do farmer and respected by all. But like many a 
one before him he got the notion that a saloon keeper had an easy life, and twelve 
years ago he sold his farm and came to town to embark in the boarding house and 
saloon business. He soon became his own best customer and kept drifting down hill. 
As is usually the case so here also domestic troubles were added to the financial 
ones and after a stormy scene Sunday night his wife concluded to get a divorce from 
him. When he was notified of this he became quiet and sullen and in the afternoon 
did away with himself.
He leaves a wife and three children and an aged mother. It is a mournful fact that 
they will be able to get along better without him than with him. The funeral took 
place Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1903
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Wenzel Sladkey 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 1857 Bohemia 
death: 17 August 1903 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Kellnersville, Wis. 
residence: 1903 Citys 
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: Birth date is off, but exact death date)
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[d. 08-17-1903/bur. 10-21-1937/removed from St. Joseph's cemetery at
Kellnersville/bur. on Anna Sladky lot]


WENCEL SLADKY    (d. 1972)

Wencel J. Sladky, 89, of 718 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Sladky was born Sept. 26, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
George and Anna Pecival Sladky. He attended the University of Valparaiso, 
Valparaiso, Ind. He taught at Oshkosh and moved to Manitowoc 50 years ago.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 7, 1972
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[d. 10-06-1972/age 89 yrs.]
(Wencel Sladkey/b. 25 Sept. 1883/d. Oct. 1972/SSDI)


EDWARD J. SLAGER

Edward J. Slager, 74, of 1311 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Slager was born Oct. 12, 1897, in the Town of Franklin, son of the 
late Mathew and Barbara Feit Slager. He married Mamie Kupsh in 1918 at 
Kellnersville. He retired ten years ago. Mr. Slager was a member of the 
Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, Joseph of Manitowoc, two brothers, 
Jacob of Kellnersville and William of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and 
a step-granddaughter. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
4 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 13, 1971
********
[d. 10-13-1971/age 74 yrs.]
(b. 12 Oct. 1897/d. Oct. 1971/SSDI)


ELAINE GEORGIADY SLAGER

Mrs. Elaine I. Slager, 68, formerly of 2212 Emerson St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
February 212, 1988 at Park lawn Nursing Home. Memorial services will be 11 am 
Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc and cremation 
having taken place.
Mrs. Slager was born February 28, 1919 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert 
and Alma Rehbein Waak. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was married to Alex 
Georgiady, August 27, 1940 at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1958. She 
then married Joseph A. Slager in 1967 at Rockton, Illinois and the couple returning 
to make their home in Manitowoc. Mrs. Slager was a member of Wesley United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph J.; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and 
William Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Theodore 
and Dorothea Waak, Donald and Charmaine Waak and Gerald and Jermaine Waak, all of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Waak of Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-
law, Virginia and Leonard Gorecki of Manitowoc and Betty Thuss of Manitowoc; two 
grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 10 am Tuesday until the time of 
services. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the 
donor's choice. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory are assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 22, 1988 page 14
*********
[cremains/widow of Alex Georgiady/buried with Georgiady]


JOHN LAWRENCE SLAMA

DIES ON EVE OF WEDDING DATE.
John Slama and Wife Wedded 10 Years ago Today.
Death claimed John Slama whose demise occurred at Marinette Friday on the eve 
of the day upon which with his wife he had planned to celebrate the tenth 
anniversary of their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Slama were wedded ten years ago 
today, September 17, at Milwaukee. The Marinette Eagle Star expresses deep 
regret of community over the death of Mr. Slama, who, in a brief residence in 
that city had won a host of friends and had become one of the most prominent 
young business men of the city. Mr. Slama died at the Menominee River hospital 
at Marinette where he was removed on Tuesday. An organic heart ailment of long 
standing contributed to the danger of his condition when he suffered an attack 
of typhoid and made the struggle an unequal one for the patient. Funeral 
services will be held Monday morning from Our Lady of Lourdes church at Marinette 
and the body will be brought to this city for interment. Mr. Slama is survived 
by widow and one child, his aged mother and one brother Judge Salma, Nebraska 
and two sisters, Mrs. Kucera of Hazelhurst and Mrs. Otto Janachek, of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 17, 1910  P.1
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ILL A WEEK, JOHN SLAMA, TAKEN BY DEATH
Former Resident Dies at Marinette From Typhoid
WAS PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN
Ill less than a week from typhoid fever, John Slama, a former well known resident 
of the city as an employe of the W.E. Seibel Clothing Co., and for two years past 
located at Marinette, died in that city this morning, news of his demise coming 
as a painful shock to relatives and friends who had no intimation that his illness 
was serious. The body will probably be brought to this city for burial.
Mr. Slama, who was 28 years of age removed from this city two years ago to become 
associated with August Gerpheide, under firm name of Gerpheide and Slama, gents 
furnishers, at Marinette and the firm had met with success. Only a month ago, the 
firm enlarged its business by the addition of a complete stock of ready to wear 
clothing and had every prospect of a successful career.
During his residence here, Mr. Slama won a host of friends to whom the announcement 
of his death will cause deep regret. He was recognized as a business man of ability 
and with his associate had won a place in business circles of Marinette, Mr. Slama 
is survived by a widow and one child, his wife having been Miss Laura Gauthier of 
this city. An aged mother also survives.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 16, 1910 page 1
*******
John Slama, a former resident of this city, died at Marinette on Friday of 
typhoid fever. While in this city he was employed as a clerk in Seibel's 
clothing store. He left here over two years ago to engage in business in 
Marinette. He is survived by his wife and one child. His body was brought 
here for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 22, 1910
*******
[cause: typhoid fever]


BERNARD P. SLATKY

Benard (sic) (Ben) Slatky, 69, of 1601 Mahon Ave., Green Bay, died Saturday, 
March 12, at a Green Bay nursing home.
Funeral services will be 9 o'clock this Monday evening at Proko-Wall Funeral 
Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay. The Rev. Harold Beerntsen will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Slatky was born Aug. 15, 1913, in the town of New Denmark, son of the late 
John and Mary Kralovetz Slatky. He married Mildred Warm Aug. 31, 1940, at Green 
Bay. He had been employed with Leicht Transfer and Storage 34 years, retiring i
n 1974. He was a member of Teansters Local 75.
Survivors include his wife, Mille, a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Harvey 
Yindra of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Anna Slatky of 
Denmark and Paul and Minerva Slatky of Green Bay; three sisters and a brother-
in-law, Mrs. Emily Wanish of Denmark, Kathryn and Herb Bomalaski and Mrs. Marian 
Warpinski of Green Bay; two grandchildren, Terri and Randy Yindra of Manitowoc 
and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Joe and John preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1983 P. 3


MILDRED SLATKY

Mildred (Milly) Slatky, 70, formerly of 1919 Melon Street, Green Bay, died 
unexpectedly Saturday evening, September 27, 1986 at a Green Bay Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 8 pm this Monday evening at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 
1630 E. Mason Street, Green Bay. Rev. William Everhardy will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Slatky was born May 30, 1916 at Maribel, daughter of the late Frank and 
Anna Havlovitz Warm. She married Ben Slatky on August 30, 1940 at Green Bay. 
Mr. Slatky preceded her in death March 12, 1983.
Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, JoAnn and Harvey Yindra of 
Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Terri Yindra of Milwaukee and Randy Yindra of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Irene Warm of Janesville; two brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Edward and Anna Slatky and Paul and Minerva Slatky, both of 
Green Bay; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Emily Wanish of 
Denmark, Kathryn and Herb Bomalaski and Mrs. Marian Warpinski, both of Green 
Bay; (illegible) nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death 
by a brother, William Warm.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, 
from 6 pm to 8 pm this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 30, 1986 page 14
*******
[d. at Green Bay WI/widow of Bernard Slatky]


ANTONIA (ZEMAN) SLEGER

Mrs. William (Antonia) Sleger, 75, of 1632 N. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sleger was born March 11, 1907, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Wenzel and Antonia Novak Zeman. She grew up and was 
educated in the Town of Kossuth. She was married to William Sleger, Oct. 26, 
1926, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed near 
Kellnersville from 1926 to 1951, when they moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Sleger was 
a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, William; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and 
Paul Foreyt of Manitowoc; and two stepsisters, Mrs. Emma Trochil of Milwaukee, 
and Mrs. Olga Trottier of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Wencel Zeman; a stepbrother, Henry Zeman; and a stepsister, Mary Cherney.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, from 
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a parish prayer service will be conducted at 
7:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kiefer.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1982 P. 3
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[wife of William Sleger]


ELIZABETH A. SLEGER

Elizabeth A. Sleger, age 87, formerly of 1462 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died 
on Thursday afternoon, April 22, 2010, at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center.
She was born on July 14, 1922, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of 
the late George and Rose (Schramberger) Popp. Elizabeth married Joseph E. 
Sleger at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek on Oct. 25, 1939. The couple 
celebrated 69 years of marriage in 2008. Joseph preceded her in death on 
Jan. 18, 2009. Elizabeth and Joe enjoyed many winters in Florida. She was a 
member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Elizabeth is preceded by one son-in-law: James Engleman; one grandson: Randy; 
two brothers: Raymond Popp and Arnold Popp; and one sister and two brothers-
in-law: Marion and Donald Lang, and Robert Brandl.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday April 26, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, until 10:45 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Sleger family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2010 


JOHN J. SLEGER

John J. Sleger, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, died on Monday evening, 
April 13, 2009, at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.
John was born on March 3, 1917, at Menchalville, son of the late Jacob 
and Anna (Menchal) Sleger. On July 5, 1946, he married the former Viola 
Bastian Rathsack at Manitowoc. John was a home builder owning his own 
business, John Sleger Builders, building many homes on Manitowoc's north 
side. Upon retiring from building, he worked for J & J Schmitt Lumber 
Company designing kitchens and managing the store Town and Country Kitchens. 
After retirement he and Viola enjoyed traveling and spending time with family 
and friends. John was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a former 
member of the National Kitchen Designers Association. 
Survivors include his wife: Viola, Manitowoc; his four children and their 
spouses, eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, 
one brother-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
He was preceded in death by one grandson: Todd Meissen; one son-in-law: 
Raymond Meissen; one brother: Jerome Sleger; one sister: Marcella Sindelar.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 
2009, at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Marshall Site, South 21st and Marshall 
Streets, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday at church from 9:30 a.m. until the 
time of services at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of 
Manitowoc is serving the family.
John was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and friend and will forever be 
missed.
John's family would like to thank the doctors, the nurses and staff of Aurora 
Medical Center and the Manitowoc Health Care Center New Horizons Unit for all 
the compassionate care given to John.
Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 2009


JOSEPH A. SLEGER

Joseph A. Sleger, 86, of 3810 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Sleger was born July 28, 1878, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Matthew and Barbara Fiet Sleger. He attended the township school 
and had been employed 25 years as a harness maker before engaging in farming in 
the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. He married Stazie Chizek at Kellnersville. She 
died in 1946 and in 1947 Mr. Sleger retired and made his home with a niece and 
her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fidler. 
Surviving are six brothers, Emil and John of Menchalville, Jacob of Kellnersville, 
Frank of Francis Creek and Edward and William of Manitowoc. A brother and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. by the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1964  P.5
*******
[age 86 yrs./amputated limb container/his limb was amputated 8/8/1964 in Manitowoc./
He died 9/20/1964 in Manitowoc.]


JOSEPH E. SLEGER    (d. 2009)

Joseph E. Sleger, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died on Sunday evening, 
Jan. 18, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on March 6, 1920, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Matt and Julia (Korinek) Sleger. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. 
Army serving during World War II in the South Pacific. On Oct. 25, 1939, he 
married the former Elizabeth A. Popp at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. 
The couple celebrated 69 years of marriage in 2008. He was a homebuilder for 
many years in Manitowoc, and then was employed at Holiday House for 18 years. 
Joe and Elizabeth enjoyed many years of camping and traveling, and also enjoyed 
many winters in Florida with many friends after their retirement.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by a grandson: Randy; a son-in-law: James Engleman; 
four brothers: Quiren, Louis, Albert and James Sleger; four sisters, Tillie, Emma, 
Mayme and Julia; two sisters-in-law: Marion Lang and Dolores Sleger; and four 
brothers-in-law: Emil Pelishek, Ralph Karliz, Raymond Popp and Arnie Popp.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Richard Klingelsen, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, where 
graveside military rites will be accorded by the AmVETS Post 99.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, where a 
prayer service will conclude the visitation at 10:30 a.m. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of River's Bend 
Health & Rehabilitation Center and the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center 
for the care and compassion shown toward Joe and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 21, 2009 


STAZIE SLEGER

Mrs. Joseph A. Sleger, 64, of route 5, Manitowoc, died at her home Wednesday 
evening.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home and at 10 a.m. at Hoy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E.A. 
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sleger, nee Stazie Chizek, was born in 1882 in Kellnersville. She was 
married to Mr. Sleger in 1900 and they have always lived in Manitowoc county.
Survivors are the husband, two sisters, Mrs. Paul Cherney and Mrs. Elizabeth 
Havlavec of Kellnersville.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7:30 o'clock this evening until 
time of services Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1946  P.2
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[d. 10-09-1946/age 64 yrs./Mrs. Joseph]


VIOLA SLEGER

Viola Sleger, age 90, a Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 
2009, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Viola was born on June 19, 1919, in Luxemburg, daughter of the late James and 
Alice (Prudhomme) Bastian. She married Paul Rathsack in Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1942. She married John J. Sleger on July 5, 1946, at Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death on April 13, 2009. Viola worked for Town and Country 
Kitchens at J&J Schmitt Lumber Company. After retirement, she worked in the home 
care industry. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and volunteered 
in the past for Memorial Hospital.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Alice Bastian; her two husbands, 
Paul Rathsack and John Sleger; one grandson: Todd Meissen; one son-in-law: Raymond 
Meissen; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Edgar (Pauline) Bastian, Lawrence 
(Monica) Bastian; Roland (Bastian); Donald (Eunice) Bastian; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law: Doris (Lloyd) Eucher; Gloria Bastian; brothers-in-law and sisters-
in-law include: Jerome Sleger; Marcella Sindelar; Peter (Isabelle) Rathsack; Frank 
(Pearl) Rathsack; George (Ann) Twardzick; George (Ruebelle) Rathsack; John Rathsack; 
Mary Rathsack; Rose Jeffrey; Stanley (Agnes) Mitchell and Lester (Frances) Hinkley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, 
at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Marshall Site, South 21st and Marshall streets, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with 
burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may 
call at church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Sleger Family.
Dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother: Today we have lost our most loved 
and treasured you in our lives. We are deeply saddened by your passing but so thankful 
that God gave you to us for as long as he did. We know you are safely on your way home 
and into the loving arms and care of God and this is comforting to us. You will always 
be loved and remembered by family, friends and acquaintances for your many loving 
attributes, faith, love of family and friends, kindness and compassion to others in 
need of help with food donations, clothing and post-op care. You always made family 
gatherings special. You cooked plenty of food and no one left the table hungry. May 
God bless you until we meet again.
Viola's family would like to thank Drs. (private), the nurses and staff of Manitowoc 
Health and Rehabilitation Center for all of their compassionate care given to Viola 
for the past three and a half years.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 12, 2009


WILLIAM "BILL" SLEGER

William "Bill" Sleger, age 99, formerly of 1632 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, and 
now of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, August 9, 
1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, 
August 12, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, with Rev. Mathew Simonar 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bill was born June 28, 1899, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Matthew and Barbara Feit Sleger. He grew up and was educated in the 
town of Franklin, and married Antonia Zeman on October 26, 1926 at St. Josephs 
Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the town of Franklin until 1952 
when they moved to Manitwoc. Antonia preceded him in death July 13, 1982. Bill 
was employed at Burger Boat Company as a carpenter for many years until his 
retirement. Bill was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. In earlier 
years, Bill played with the Evening Star Brass Band and later formed the Bill 
Sleger Trio. After his retirement he enjoyed wood carving, oil painting and 
dancing.  
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Paul J. Foreyt, 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In 
addition to his wife, Bill is preceded in death by seven brothers and two 
sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9 a.m.
Wednesday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Reinbold and Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Service, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1998 p.2


DIRK SLIEKER

Dirk Van Slieker (sic), Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
No funeral services were held. Cremation was Friday.
Mr. Van Slieker was born in Edam, The Netherlands.
Survivors include a brother, Hannes, and a sister, Gertrude, of Amsterdam.
Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1976  P.14
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[cremains bur. 18 Aug. 1978/bur. on Gertrude Slieker lot/aka Dirk VanSlieker]
(Note: On SSDI as Dirk Vanslieker)


FRANK A. SLIGER

Frank A. Sliger, 60, whose daughter resides at Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 
morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. An employe of Standard Oil 
of Indiana for 31 years, he had lived at 918 Lincoln St., Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sliger was born at Oconto on June 15, 1895, and in 1922 he married the 
former Tillie Ladwig. She died three years ago. Following their marriage 
they moved to Green Bay.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Ronald Metzger of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. 
Mildred Sullivan of Madison; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 15, 1955  P.17 
********
[d. 11-15-1955 at Green Bay, WI/age 60 yrs./bur. on Emma Ladwig lot]


TILLIE SLIGER

Mrs. Frank Sliger, former Manitowoc resident, died Thursday morning at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, after a lingering illness. The Sliger home is 
located at 918 Lincoln St., Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Born in Manitowoc, the former Tillie Ladwig resided in the city until she 
was married 31 years ago to Mr. Sliger at Menominee, Mich. The couple settled 
in Green Bay.
Survivors include the husband of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Roland Metzger 
of Manitowoc; three brothers, Louis of Manitowoc and Charles and William of 
Larrabee; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 19, 1953  P.2
*******
[Mathilda/d. 03-19-1953 at Green Bay, WI/age 57 yrs./bur. on Emma Ladwig lot]


JOSEPH SLIVANSKY    (d. 1950)

Joseph Slivansky, 83 (photo), died yesterday at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Earl Reese of Lima Center, Wis.
Services will beheld at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, and burial will follow at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Slivansky was born in Czechoslovakia in 1867, and was married to the 
former Josephine Hosta on his 24th birthday anniversary in 1891. They stayed 
in Czechoslovakia for two years and then came to America, settling in 
Manitowoc. Mr. Slivansky worked in Stupecky's factory for ten years, and later 
for the Goodrich Transit company and the Manitowoc Ship Building company. He 
retired 15 years ago. He was a member of the Manitowoc Z.C.B.J. lodge and the 
Czech National Alliance.
In 1941, Mr. Slivansky and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, 
and they lived in Manitowoc until a year ago when they moved to the home of 
their daughter, Mrs. Earl Reese in Lima Center.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Earl Reese, and a granddaughter. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home from 10 a.m. until the 
time of services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1950 P. 2
*******
[bur. 08-19-1950 at Lima Canter, Rock, WI/age 83 yrs./cause: pulmonary hemorrhage]


JOSEPHINE SLIVANSKY

Mrs. Joseph Slivensky (sic), 85, of Manitowoc, died Sunday night at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Reese, of Lima Center, Wis., with whom she had 
resided since the death of her husband.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born in Bohemia in 1866 and in 1891 was married to Mr. Slivensky. 
They came to Manitowoc in 1893. Mr. Slivensky died last August since which 
time she had resided at Lima Center.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Reese of Lima Center and a grandson, Peter 
Reese. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1951  p. 2
*******
[d. 02-12-1951 at Lima Canter, Rock, WI/age 85 yrs./cause: arteriosclerotic 
heart disease/bur. on Joseph Slivansky lot]


BABY SLOAN    (d. 1893)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sloan of Antigo died on Wednesday of 
last week. The remains were brought here for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 4, 1893  P. 4
********
[cause: premature birth]


MADONNA M. SLOAN

Madonna "Donna" M. Sloan, age 79 of 6936 Tall Oaks Road, Manitowoc, died on 
Wednesday morning, July 16, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her family and 
faithful dog Benji.
The former Madonna M. Boudnik was born on August 30, 1934 in Kewaunee. She 
graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1952. Donna was a member 
of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and served as Eucharistic Minister and usher for 
many years. Donna was a member and past Worthy Matron of Manitowoc Chapter #196 
Order of The Eastern Star. On August 18, 1979 Donna married Dr. Ned J. Sloan. 
She worked as a Dental Assistant with her husband Ned for many years until her 
retirement. Donna enjoyed bowling, card club, visiting her Mermaid machines at 
Oneida Casino, camping, and spending time with her family, friends and pets. 
Donna had a special fascination with lighthouses.
Survivors include her son: Paul E. DeBauch, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-
in-law: Fay A. (Mark) Jens, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren: Shannon DeBauch; Jessie 
Ludwig; Paula DeBauch; Kevin DeBauch; Collin DeBauch; Lucas DeBauch; Nikka Morgan; 
Taylor (Nancy) Hildebrand; Dana Hildebrand; Joel Jens; 14 great grandchildren; 
2 great great grandchildren; 4 step-children: Howard, Michael, Cathleen and Karen; 
sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Joyce (Norbert) Gallenberger, Manitowoc; sister-
cousins: Mary Alyce Langer; Jean Huempfner; Carla Kincaid; 3 special friends: 
Joanie Krey; Polly Schaus; Barb Panosh; faithful dog: Benji, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her mother: 
Mildred Boudnik; husband: Dr. Ned J. Sloan; father of her children: Robert A. 
DeBauch; one son: Daniel D. DeBauch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2014 at St. 
Francis of Assisi Parish on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Dave 
Beaudry will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 
9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 11:00 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & 
Crematory is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences 
may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, July 18 to July 20, 2014


DR. NED J. SLOAN

Dr. Ned J. Sloan, age 66, of 1134 Westwood Lane, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
March 10, 1998, at Froedtert Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 1998, at St. 
Paul's United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Barnes, 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military 
Services will be conducted by the V.F.W. Post #659.
He was born June 10, 1931, in Marinette, Wis., son of the late Harry and 
Catherine Stang Sloan. After serving in the United States Army, Ned graduated 
from the University Wisconsin-Marquette Dental School in 1961. He practiced 
dentistry in Manitowoc for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He married Madonna DeBauch 
on August 18, 1979, in Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist 
Church, V.F.W. Post #659, a past President and member of the Noon Kiwanis, and 
past member of the Board of Health. He also belonged to the Manitowoc Lodge #65, 
Free and Accepted Masons, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1984; Manitowoc 
Chapter #16 Royal Arch masons, serving as High Priest in 1982; Manitowoc Council 
#A18, Royal & Select Masters, serving as Thrice Illustrious Master in 1986 and 
1987, Manitowoc Commandery #45 Knights Templar, serving as Eminent Commander in 
1983 and 1984; Manitowoc Chapter #196, Order of the Eastern Star, serving as 
Worthy Patron in 1984 and 1985; Beja Shrine Temple, Green Bay; Two Rivers Shrine 
Club, serving as President in 1984 and 1985; Wisconsin Priory #16 Knights of the 
York Cross of Honour; served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal 
Arch Masons of Wisconsin in 1994 and 1995; and President of the Royal Arch 
Foundation of Wisconsin in 1995 and 1996. 
Survivors include his wife, Madonna Sloan, Manitowoc; two sons, Howard (Joyce) 
Sloan, Sun Prairie, and Michael (Mychelle) Sloan, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; two 
daughters, Cathleen Sloan Reston, Virginia, and Karen (Chris) Harris, Imperial, 
Mo.; two stepsons, Paul DeBauch and Daniel DeBauch, both of Manitowoc; one step-
daughter, Fay (Mark) Jens, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Michael, Tim and 
Valerie Sloan, Jasper, Tenn, and Austine Harris, Imperial, Mo.; 11 step-
grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and Robert Ciccarelli, 
Wells, Vt. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn 
Ciccarelli.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home on Friday from 5-9 p.m., where Masonic 
Memorial Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Mr. Kenneth W. Beck. Friends 
may call on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. 
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
The Jens Funeral Home and crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1998  P. 2


SUSIE L. SLOAN

Mrs. William Sloan, 72, a former resident of this city, died Saturday 
evening at the Milwaukee hospital in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Sloan, nee Susie Rand, was born in this city in 1873, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hanson Rand. Her husband, William Sloan, preceded 
her in death 17 years ago. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Edward Flack 
of Enterprise, Ore., and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson of Milwaukee; brother, 
G. Sterling Rand of this city.
The body is to be brought to this city for interment. Short funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel in Evergreen 
cemetery. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will 
officiate. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 3, 1945 P.2
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[d. 12-01-1945 at Milwaukee, WI/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. E.H. Rand lot]
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1892)
Married Sloan-Rand
On Wednesday, May 4, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Wm. J. 
Sloan and Susie Rand, both of this city. The Pilot extends congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 10, 1917


WILLIAM J. SLOAN

William J. Sloan, #44
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY
William J. Sloan, Former Resident, Dies at Milwaukee
William J. Sloan, former resident of Manitowoc and well known throughout 
the county because of his professional services as a veterinarian, died 
at the family home at Milwaukee Sunday after a long illness. The body will 
be brought to this city and the funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, 
afternoon with services at the chapel at Evergreen, the Rev. M.S. Weber 
officiating. 
Mr. Sloan was born June 11, 1863 in County Down, Ireland and was 65 at his 
last birthday. He came to this country in youth and was married in this 
city May 5, 1892 to Susie L. Rand. The family made its home here for many 
years but for the last fifteen years have lived at Milwaukee. Surviving are 
only the widow, two children having preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Times, Monday, November 19, 1928, Page 5
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[bur. 11-20-1928/age 65 yrs/died at Milwaukee, WI/
cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Mrs. E.H. Rand lot]
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1892)
Married Sloan-Rand
On Wednesday, May 4, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, Wm. J. 
Sloan and Susie Rand, both of this city. The Pilot extends congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 10, 1917


A. DONALD SLOANE

Donald H. Sloane, 76, of 819 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Cremation will follow.
Mr. Sloane was born Oct. 26, 1894, at Bradford, Penn., son of the late Ambrose and 
Mary Jane Parker Sloane. He attended schools in Brandford and was employed at the 
Bavinco Co. as sales manager of the home economics division of furniture for 
schools. In 1956, he came to Manitowoc where he was employed as sales supervisor 
and consultant in the home economics section of the contract division of Hamilton 
MFG. Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1966. He was presently employed at Memorial 
Hospital.
Mr. Sloane was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, past master of 
Constellation Lodge No. 404 of Perry, N.Y., and a member of the Batavia Commandory 
No. 34 of Batavia, N.Y. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley, N.Y., 
past president of the Two Rivers Manitowoc Shrine Club, a member of the Retirement 
Club of Hamilton MFG. Co.
Survivors include his wife, the former Mildred Dupka, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will 
remain closed.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital Manitowoc or the Shrine Children's 
Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1971
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[d. 09-13-1976/bur. 02/18/1976/age 76 yrs./cremains/bur. on Mildred Sloane lot-his wife]
(26 Oct 1894/Sep 1971/SSDI)


MILDRED D. SLOANE

Mrs. Donald Sloane, 83, 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sloane, the former Mildred Duppka, was born March 1, 1892, in Buffalo, 
New York, daughter of the late Herman and Amelia Spohr Dupka. She was married 
to Donald Sloane in Buffalo, N.Y., and they made their home in Manitowoc. She 
was a member of Two Rivers, Manitowoc Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children 
Auxiliary and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Dupka, nieces and nephews. 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1971.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be 
sent to Memorial Hospital or St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The casket 
will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1976  P. 3


GIDEON SLYE

AGED PIONEER DEAD
Gideon Slye, For Many Years A Resident of Manitowoc. 
Passes Quietly Away
IN WISCONSIN SINCE '36
Engaged For Many Years In The Milling Business-
A Life Full Of Useful Work And Kindliness
Early this morning in the closing hours of the century, of which he 
lived to see all but sixteen years, Gideon Slye sank peacefully to 
rest. Although in poor health for some time, deceased had not been 
confined to his bed until Sunday last, when he suffered from an 
attack of heart trouble. Since that time he had grown steadily weaker 
and death came at last to relieve his suffering. The end was caused 
by a general break-up of the system, due to advanced age, but his mind 
remained unclouded throughout. 
Gideon Slye was one of the oldest residents of the city and has been 
in Wisconsin from the territory's very birth. Born on April 24, 1817 
on a farm in Jefferson Co., N.Y., he moved with the family in childhood 
to Natural Bridge, N.Y., where his youth was spent. One of his clearest 
childhood reminiscences was of his standing by the roadside and watching 
Joseph Bonaparte, the brother of the great Napoleon, drive by on a tour 
of inspection of the property, owned by the family in that vicinity. In 
1836 in company with a neighbor's family Mr. Slye, then nineteen years 
old, started on one of the old lake propellers to make his way to the 
great West. After a tedious journey the young man arrived at Milwaukee 
where he was employed in different capacities for several years, and 
where he came in contact with Solomon Juneau, Byron Kilbourn and many 
others of the pioneers of the Cream City. In 1840 he first saw Manitowoc, 
having been employed by the contractor who built the old lighthouse to 
come up and work on that structure. On his return he worked at several 
points in southern Wisconsin and married Miss Maria Rodgers of Milwaukee, 
by whom he had two children. In the latter 40's he settled in Menasha 
and while residing there, his wife died. 
About 1850 Mr. Slye removed to Manitowoc county and settled at Branch, 
where he engaged in the milling business, during the sixties in 
partnership with Jerome Pierce. He was postmaster of the village during 
the Lincoln administration and also held the office of Justice of the 
Peace. A second marriage occurred during the residence at Branch, with 
Miss Helen Sheldon, who died nine years ago. In 1859 the family moved to 
Glenmore?, Brown Co., where Mr. Slye continued in the milling business 
and still later to Green Bay city. Ten years later, in 1880, Mr. Slye 
came to Manitowoc and has since resided with his son-in-law, John E. 
Plumb. The latter years of his life have been spent in quiet retirement, 
with the exception of a few months in 1884, when he engaged in the 
hardware business under the firm name of Martin, Nelson & Slye, doing 
business at the corner of Buffalo and Eighth street. Deceased is 
survived by three children, Charles E., residing at Minneapolis, Albert, 
living at Green Bay, and Mrs. John E. Plumb of this city, the last two 
having been with him at his death. A sister, residing at Ohio, and a 
brother at Corry, Pennsylvania, also live to mourn the loss. He was a 
man of sterling integrity, kindly disposition and firm conviction. A 
sturdy republican from the very foundation of the party in 1856, he was 
a wide reader on matters of public interest and once having formed an 
opinion, followed it consistently. He will be greatly missed by family 
and friends. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at two 
o'clock, Rev. Johnston officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 24, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900:
Gideon Siye(sic) died Mon. of a heart attack. He had been born in New York 
on 24 Apr. 1817 and came to Branch in our county in 1850, then residing 
in Manitowoc since 1880. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
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[Burial register & lot book say Gilern - born in New York - 
age 83 years, 9 months - cause of death:  old age/bur. 12-27-1900]


HELEN SLYE

Death on Mon. evening of Mrs. Sly, mother-in-law of the well-known 
local businessman John Plumb, in her home. She was going downstairs 
and suffered a fall, dying shortly thereafter of her injuries.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891
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Mrs. Helen Slye, mother-in-law of John Plumb of this city fell down stairs on 
Monday night and ruptured a blood vessel causing her death within 15 minutes 
after the accident occurred. Whether the rupture caused her to fall is not 
known. She was 50 years old and up to the time of her death was in good health.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 19, 1891  P. 3
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[Mrs. George Slye/bur. 11-19-1891/age 60 yrs./cause: injury from a fall]